Srinagar, Oct 18: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha met the Head of the Republic of Kalmykia, Russia, Batu Sergeyevich Khasikov, on Saturday and discussed various issues related to cultural and spiritual ties.

LG Sinha thanked the Head of the Republic of Kalmykia for facilitating the grand visit of the holy relics of Lord Buddha.

“The holy relics’ visit to this land is also testimony of the long-standing relations that India and Russia have had over the decades. India and Russia will complete 80 years of diplomatic relations in 2027, and we in India are looking forward to marking this important milestone by organising a range of bilateral events and activities,” he said.

The LG said that an India festival was being planned for April 2026 in Kalmykia.

He said India would do its best to en

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