India today asked Russia to adopt a liberal approach in sharing technology for components of major defence platforms saying it is critical to keep them in operational readiness as most of its weapons systems are of Russian-origin. <br/><br/>Addressing India-Russia Military and Industrial conference in New Delhi today, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley called for deeper bilateral engagement in defence production. He said, Russia should at least facilitate manufacturing of parts and sub systems which are needed in large numbers and where the requirement is recurring in nature. Mr Jaitley said, manufacturing of key components for Russian origin military systems in India is important to ensure that the armed forces do not lose critical time in repairing and maintaining these equipment. He said, India's FDI policy for defence is one of the most liberal in the world and weapons manufacturers from both the countries should join hands, eying the global supply chain besides the domestic market. He said, Russian companies can be natural partners for Indian companies as most of India's defence equipment and inventory are of Russian origin. <br/><br/>On export of military systems, he said though India is presently not a member of Wassenaar export control regime, it is hopeful of membership soon. He said, India's export control processes and technology security mechanism are robust and as strict as required in the interest of national security. He said, there is a tremendous scope for collaboration between defence firms of the two countries so that they are part of a global supply chain. <br/><br/>The Minister said, Russia has been long standing, time tested strategic partner of India over the last 70 years. In his address, Russian Minister of Trade and Industry Minister Denis Manturov said, Russia is ready to supply all kinds of defence equipment to India. He said, both countries can work out strategic partnership in defence production.