PM Modi to Putin: India-Russia Cooperation Continues to Scale New Heights

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, discussing a wide range of issues and reaffirming the importance of India-Russia relations.

“Your visit to India last year was highly successful and truly memorable… It is a matter of deep satisfaction for us that our cooperation continues to scale new heights and that we are working together for the welfare of the people of both nations…”

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During the meeting, PM Modi recalled Putin’s visit to India last year, describing it as “highly successful and truly memorable.” He said it was a matter of deep satisfaction that cooperation between the two countries continues to “scale new heights.”

“Your visit to India last year was highly successful and truly memorable…”

PM Modi also highlighted the shared focus on the welfare of the people of both nations, underlining the continuing importance of bilateral cooperation across multiple areas.

India Reiterates Call for Peace in Ukraine

The Ukraine conflict was also discussed during the bilateral talks. PM Modi reiterated India’s consistent appeal for peace and an early resolution of the conflict in Ukraine.

India has maintained that dialogue and diplomacy are essential to finding a lasting solution to the conflict, while continuing its engagement with both Russia and other international partners.

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The meeting underscored New Delhi’s efforts to deepen its strategic partnership with Moscow while maintaining its longstanding position in favour of peace and diplomatic resolution.