PM Modi and Putin Hold Extensive Talks on India-Russia Strategic Partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held extensive discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin, reviewing the full range of the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.

Had extensive discussions with President Putin. Discussed the full range of the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. It is gladdening to see significant progress across various sectors in recent years.

Focus areas for the India-Russia friendship remain… pic.twitter.com/tclMVJ72KS

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 31, 2026

Sharing details of the conversation on social media, PM Modi said it was encouraging to see significant progress across various sectors in recent years. The discussions focused on strengthening the longstanding friendship and expanding cooperation between India and Russia.

According to PM Modi, key focus areas for the partnership include energy, innovation, space, fertilisers and people-to-people linkages. These sectors continue to play an important role in deepening bilateral cooperation and building stronger ties between the two countries.

The talks between Modi and Putin underline the continued importance both sides attach to the India-Russia strategic partnership and its expansion across diverse areas of mutual interest.