Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin today reviewed the progress in bilateral cooperation in political, economic, defence, energy, space, skill mobility and people-to- people domains. During their bilateral talks in Delhi, the two leaders also shared perspectives on key regional and global issues of mutual interest, including the conflicts in West Asia and the Black Sea region. Prime Minister Modi once again reiterated that dialogue and diplomacy was the way forward in resolving conflicts and India stood ready to assist in peace efforts.
External Affairs Ministry said in a statement that Prime Minister Modi and President Putin welcomed Russia’s International Industrial Exhibition “INNOPROM India”. The Exhibition was held for the first time in India from 9th of this month till today, and underscored its importance in further expanding trade and industrial ties. The two leaders also visited the INNOPROM India exhibition and interacted with the participants.
The two leaders agreed to remain engaged in an effort to strengthen further the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between the two countries. The Partnership continues to register significant growth and has shown resilience in the backdrop of geopolitical uncertainties.
President Putin invited Prime Minister to visit Russia for the 24th India-Russia Annual Summit. Prime Minister accepted the invitation. The dates of the Summit will be decided as per mutual convenience
Mr Modi gifted Mr Putin a Russian translation of the Thirukkural, the ancient Tamil classic by poet-philosopher Thiruvalluvar, during their meeting. It has been published by the Central Institute of Classical Tamil.
President Putin arrived in the national capital in the early hours today to attend the BRICS Summit, which begins tomorrow.
Prime Minister Modi will hold talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian this evening. The meeting assumes significance in view of the prevailing situation in West Asia. Regional developments are expected to be among the key issues to be discussed by the two leaders.
Prime Minister Modi is also scheduled to meet UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres during his engagements in National Capital.
