New Delhi, June 22: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday left for a three-day visit to Russia. Singh is likely to discuss the India-Russia defence and strategic partnership during the visit and also attend a military parade in Moscow to mark the 75th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War.

The visit comes days after the violent face-off with China in which 20 Indian Armymen were killed in Galwan valley in Ladakh. Also Read | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Leaves for Moscow on a 3-Day Visit: Live News Breaking & Coronavirus Updates on June 22, 2020.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's Tweet

"Leaving for Moscow on a three day visit. The visit to Russia will give me an opportunity to hold talks on ways to further deepen the India-Russia defence and strategic partnership. I shall also be attending the 75th Victory Day Parade in Moscow," the Defence Minister tweeted. Also Read | Manmohan Singh Urges PM Narendra Modi to Ensure Justice For Indian Soldiers Who Died While Defending Territorial Integrity During India-China Face-off in Ladakh.

Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar is also accompanying the minister.

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