More than diplomacy: PM Modi, President Putin meet in Delhi, new chapter in shifting world order

Summary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in New Delhi, marking the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit and signaling a renewed strategic partnership amid shifting global dynamics.

Key Points
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to New Delhi after four years.
  • The two leaders shared a car ride and Modi presented Putin with a copy of the Bhagwad Gita in Russian as a symbol of enduring friendship.
  • Putin's visit includes talks on strengthening cooperation in defense, trade, science, technology, culture, and humanitarian affairs.
  • The summit aims to review and enhance the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia amid global geopolitical changes.
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