Modi, Putin hold talks in New Delhi on trade, defence
The leaders will discuss a $100 billion trade target by 2030 as Russia says ties with India remain anchored in a special strategic partnership.
- On Friday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held wide-ranging bilateral talks in New Delhi, pledging to deepen their 'Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership' across defense, energy, and trade.
- India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam this weekend, bringing together leaders from 11 emerging economies focused on 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability' amid global geopolitical uncertainties.
- Discussions centered on raising annual bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030, while Modi presented Putin a Russian translation of the Thirukkural, an ancient Tamil literary classic symbolizing cultural ties.
- Modi reiterated that dialogue and diplomacy were paths to resolve Ukraine and West Asia conflicts, maintaining India's diplomatic neutrality while the leaders agreed to strengthen industrial co-production partnerships.
- While BRICS has expanded to 11 members, analysts warn internal divisions over West Asia conflict threaten unity; India aims to position the bloc as a constructive platform for the Global South.
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