US EditionPutin and Modi Agree to Expand and Widen India-Russia Trade, Strengthen Friendship
Leaders focus on defence, trade, and energy cooperation, addressing India's trade deficit driven by Russian crude, with multiple agreements expected, officials said.
- On Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House for the 23rd Annual India-Russia Summit, the final day of his nearly 28-hour visit.
- Strategic priorities for the talks include defence ties and energy collaboration, aiming to deepen ties via defence cooperation and explore small modular reactors amid strain in India–US relations.
- A tightly scheduled Friday itinerary begins with a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan around 11 a.m., followed by a Rajghat wreath‑laying at 11.30 and a private meeting at 11.50, with a joint press conference at 1.50 pm and an evening meeting before departure around 9.00 pm.
- Multiple deals, particularly on trade, are expected from the summit, with India likely to raise its growing trade deficit tied to Russian crude imports, which Western observers are watching.
- The visit blends protocol and personal gestures, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeting Putin at Palam airport with a warm hug and hosting a private dinner Thursday amid festive venue decorations, capping a nearly 28‑hour visit.
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