Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held extensive talks on the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership, with discussions covering peace, energy, innovation, space, fertilisers and people-to-people ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held extensive discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the full spectrum of the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership, underlining the longstanding relationship between the two countries and the need for continued engagement on issues of regional and global importance.
A key message from Prime Minister Modi during his meeting with President Putin was a call to move from an “endless war” to an “end of war” in the larger interest of humanity. The message places peace and dialogue at the centre of India’s approach to major international conflicts while reflecting New Delhi’s emphasis on diplomacy, communication and constructive engagement.
The meeting between the two leaders also covered a broad range of areas, including energy, innovation, space, fertilisers and people-to-people linkages. The discussions demonstrated that India-Russia relations extend well beyond any single sector and continue to encompass strategic, economic, technological and societal cooperation.