(a) whether during the recent visit of the Russian President to New Delhi, the question of Soviet debt burden on India was discussed;
(b) if so, the precise issues and proposals discussed therein; and
(c) the debt burden outstanding as on date?
(a) whether during the recent visit of the Russian President to New Delhi, the question of Soviet debt burden on India was discussed;
(b) if so, the precise issues and proposals discussed therein; and
(c) the debt burden outstanding as on date?
Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance (SHRI BALASAHEB VIKHE PATIL)
(a) and (b) During discussions with the President of the
Russian Federation, the question of trade and economic
cooperation through the rupee repayment track was touched
upon.
(c) The `Soviet debt burden on India` at present is about
Rs. 18,683 crores.