India and Russia Vow to Strengthen Bilateral Ties Amidst Global Political Shifts
Summary
India and Russia have pledged to deepen bilateral ties, with Narendra Modi and Vladimir Putin discussing trade, energy cooperation and the impact of global conflicts ahead of the BRICS summit in New Delhi. Putin also called for a stronger BRICS platform to counter Western influence and support global economic development.
Key Points
- Narendra Modi and Vladimir Putin agreed to strengthen India-Russia relations at a meeting in New Delhi ahead of the BRICS summit.
- Putin urged a stronger BRICS alliance and criticized Western sanctions and trade restrictions.
- India said it will maintain dialogue with Russia while balancing ties with the US, Western countries and other regional partners.
- The two countries are targeting $100 billion in bilateral trade by 2030, up from about $70 billion in 2024-25.
