Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi to discuss trade, defence, and energy cooperation ahead of the BRICS summit. The talks focused on reducing India’s trade deficit and finalizing defence agreements. Both leaders emphasized strengthening bilateral ties, with Russia pushing for concrete military deals.
The meeting comes ahead of the BRICS summit, where leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa will gather. India and Russia are seeking to expand collaboration in critical minerals, fertilizers, and civil nuclear energy. Modi highlighted the importance of energy security and economic partnerships.
Putin expressed interest in advancing defence cooperation, while Modi aimed to narrow the trade gap. The discussions also touched on regional stability and global economic challenges. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening strategic ties in the coming months.
The BRICS summit will take place in New Delhi, marking a key moment in multilateral diplomacy. The outcomes of the meeting are expected to shape future economic and security policies between the two nations.
