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MOSCOW, July 9 President of Russia Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks in the Kremlin.
“Our countries have a very long-standing friendship, good relations that have developed over decades, and this year we celebrate 77 years of establishing diplomatic relations. Today our relations have the character of a special, privileged strategic partnership,” the Russian leader said.
He also noted the development of trade relations. Thus, last year trade turnover between the two countries increased by 66%, and in the first quarter of 2024 it added another 20%.
In addition, the Russian President thanked the Indian Prime Minister for the attention he is paying to the decision Ukrainian crisis peacefully.
Modi, in turn, expressed confidence that Moscow and New Delhi will continue to work together and strengthen all aspects of cooperation. He also confirmed that he discussed the “Ukraine theme” with Putin.
““As your friend, I always tell you that for the bright future of our future generations, peace is mandatory, so we believe that war will not solve, there cannot be a solution (found. — Ed.) through war. <…> “We are ready for any assistance,” said the Indian Prime Minister.
Putin also wished Modi new success in the development of the Indian state and invited him to the summit; BRICS, which will take place in Kazan this fall.
Narendra Modi's visit to Moscow 
The Prime Minister of India arrived in Russia on an official visit on June 8.
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This is the first trip of an Indian leader to the country in five years.
This is the first trip of an Indian leader to the country in five years.
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Modi and Putin have already talked informally at the residence of the Russian leader in Novo-Ogarevo.
Modi and Putin have already talked informally at the residence of the Russian leader in Novo-Ogarevo.
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On June 9, official Russian -Indian negotiations in narrow and expanded formats.
On June 9, official Russian-Indian talks will be held in narrow and expanded formats.
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The heads of state will discuss prospects for the further development of traditionally friendly Russian-Indian relations, as well as current issues on the international and regional agenda.
The heads of state will discuss prospects for the further development of traditionally friendly Russian-Indian relations, as well as current issues on the international and regional agenda.
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The trip to Russia is one of Modi’s first foreign visits after the parliamentary elections that ended in June.
The trip to Russia is one of Modi’s first foreign visits after the parliamentary elections that ended in June.
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Putin personally congratulated the Prime Minister of India on his re-election during an informal conversation on Monday.
Putin congratulated the Indian Prime Minister personally on his re-election during an informal conversation on Monday.
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Trade and economic cooperation between Russia and India is developing. According to Indian customs, trade turnover in the first four months of this year increased by 10% to a record $23.1 billion, thus Russia remains the fourth trading partner of the South Asian country.
Trade and economic cooperation between Russia and India is developing. According to Indian customs, trade turnover in the first four months of this year increased by 10% — to a record 23.1 billion dollars, thus Russia remains the fourth trading partner of the South Asian country.
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The most important issue in bilateral relations is defense cooperation.
The most important issue in bilateral relations is defense cooperation.
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In the photo: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) during a meeting at the Novo-Ogarevo residence.
In the photo: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) during a meeting at the Novo-Ogarevo residence.
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Indian Prime Minister arrived on June 8 to Russia on an official visit.
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This is the first trip of an Indian leader to the country in five years.
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Modi and Putin have already talked informally at the residence of the Russian leader in Novo-Ogarevo.
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On June 9, official Russian-Indian negotiations will take place in a limited and expanded format .
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The heads of state will discuss the prospects for the further development of traditionally friendly Russian-Indian relations, as well as current issues on the international and regional agenda.
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The trip to Russia is one of Modi’s first foreign visits since parliamentary elections that ended in June.
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Putin personally congratulated the Indian Prime Minister on his re-election during an informal conversation on Monday.
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Trade and economic cooperation between Russia and India is developing. According to Indian customs, trade turnover in the first four months of this year increased by 10% — to a record 23.1 billion dollars, thus Russia remains the fourth trading partner of the South Asian country.
8 out of 10
The most important issue in bilateral relations is defense cooperation.
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In the photo: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) during a meeting at the Novo-Ogarevo residence.
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As Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said following the negotiations, Putin and Modi exhaustively discussed the entire agenda in a narrow format; there is no need for an expanded format.< br>
On Tuesday morning, Putin and Modi visited the Atom pavilion at the Russia exhibition and forum. They traveled from VDNKh to the Kremlin in one Aurus limousine with two standards.
The Prime Minister of India is in Russia on an official visit on July 8-9. The day before, he and Putin had an informal conversation at the Russian leader’s residence in Novo-Ogarevo.