Talks on for logistics deal with Russia

Talks on for logistics deal with Russia

News:

1. India and Russia are in the process of concluding a logistics agreement.

Important facts:

2. Logistics agreements are administrative arrangements facilitating access to each other’s military facilities for fuels and rations between countries.

3. The proposed agreement is expected to be on the lines of those signed with U.S and France.

4. It also calls for mutual agreement on simplifying logistical support and increasing operational turnaround of military.

5. India signed Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) with U.S. in August 2016.

6. India has also concluded such an agreement with France, Oman, The Philippines, Singapore and Indonesia.

7. This is basically aimed at increasing operational flexibility with long-term partner.