"Narendra Modi has rolled out the red carpet for Vladimir Putin, with the leaders set to discuss trade and energy ties. The talks come as India carries out negotiations for trade deals with the US and the EU. Putin and Modi were set to hold an informal meeting Thursday nightImage: GRIGORY SYSOYEV/AFP/Getty Images Skip next section What you need to know Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set for bilateral talks on Friday"
"Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he is "very happy" to be meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whom he called his "friend." Modi greeted Putin at Palam airport in New Delhi, and the pair got into a limousine that was waiting on the runway. According to the Russian state agency TASS, Putin and Modi stayed in the car after they had reached their destination for 50 more minutes to continue their one-on-one talks."
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Russian President Vladimir Putin for a two-day visit focused on strengthening trade, energy, and defense ties. The visit occurs while India pursues trade agreements with the United States and the European Union. Leaders held informal and private discussions, including an extended one-on-one conversation in a limousine after arrival. Putin described the meeting as positive and referred to Modi as a friend. The visit marks Putin's first trip to India since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and emphasizes ongoing Russia–India cooperation.
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