Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov during his two-day official visit to New Delhi, reinforcing the long-standing and “time-tested” strategic partnership between India and Russia.
Pleased to meet Russia’s First Deputy PM Denis Manturov. We discussed our mutually beneficial cooperation in trade, fertilizers, connectivity and people-to-people ties. Welcomed the sustained efforts from both sides to implement the outcomes of the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit… pic.twitter.com/zKymtXPWHG
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 2, 2026
During the high-level engagements, Manturov held extensive discussions with key Indian leaders, including External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The talks focused on strengthening cooperation across critical sectors such as trade, fertilizers, energy, connectivity, and people-to-people exchanges.
The meetings reviewed the progress made since the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, held in December 2025 during the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to India. Both sides emphasized the importance of implementing key outcomes from the summit to further deepen bilateral collaboration.
India’s continued engagement with Russia remains significant, particularly in sectors like energy and fertilizers, even as global geopolitical challenges—including U.S. sanctions and tensions in West Asia—continue to shape the international landscape.
In parallel, a Russian parliamentary delegation also interacted with Indian counterparts, focusing on enhancing inter-parliamentary dialogue and cultural ties, further strengthening the diplomatic bond between the two nations.
Sharing details of the meeting on social media, Prime Minister Modi stated:
“Pleased to meet Russia’s First Deputy PM Denis Manturov. We discussed our mutually beneficial cooperation in trade, fertilizers, connectivity and people-to-people ties. Welcomed the sustained efforts from both sides to implement the outcomes of the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit held during President Putin’s visit to India last December.”
The visit highlights the resilience and continuity of India-Russia relations amid evolving global dynamics, reaffirming both nations’ commitment to expanding their strategic cooperation.
