India, China, Russia to promote global economic growth

India, China and Russia on Monday emphasized that cooperation between them is conducive to maintaining international and regional peace and stability and promoting global economic growth and prosperity.

"The Ministers agreed that Russia, India and China (RIC), as countries with important influence at international and regional levels and emerging market economies, need to further strengthen coordination on global issues and practical cooperation, in the spirit of openness, solidarity, mutual understanding and trust," said the joint communique of the 13th meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Russia, India and China.

The Foreign Ministers of the three countries reviewed progress in their practical cooperation since the meeting that took place in New Delhi on November 10, 2013.

 

"They agreed that Russia, India and China should enhance their cooperation in think-tanks, business, agriculture, disaster mitigation and relief, medical services and public health," said the joint communique.

"The Ministers explored potential for cooperation in oil and natural gas production and transportation, as well as in other fields of energy, high tech, environmental protection and connectivity," added the joint communique.

They agreed to promote parliamentary, media, cultural and youth exchanges including visits of young diplomats.

"They expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the 13th Trilateral Academic Conference held in Moscow in July 2014, and welcomed the 14th Trilateral Academic Conference to be held in China in May 2015," said the joint communique.