During a recent visit to Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his eagerness to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi soon. The statement was made during Putin’s meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar at the Kremlin. The potential occasion for this meeting could be the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit. Additionally, Putin is anticipated to travel to New Delhi for the BRICS leaders’ summit in September, further strengthening ties between the two nations.
Putin highlighted the robust growth in trade relations between Russia and India, noting a significant increase in the supply of fertilizers to India, with commitments to expand these supplies further. This development underscores the evolving economic partnership between the two countries, which has seen substantial progress in recent years.
Earlier in his visit, Jaishankar engaged in discussions with Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov. The talks focused on enhancing bilateral trade and economic cooperation. Manturov emphasized the possibility of localizing nuclear fuel production in India, suggesting deeper collaboration in the energy sector.
Jaishankar’s visit to Moscow also included a scheduled meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The discussions are expected to cover a wide range of topics, including bilateral relations and significant regional and global developments. This visit serves to reinforce the diplomatic and strategic ties between Russia and India.
