India Russia Relations

December 5, 2025 6:56 PM

India, Russia push for stronger trade, connectivity and Far East cooperation

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday underscored their commitment to strengthening economic ties and expanding strategic cooperation across multiple sectors under their Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. In a joint statement after the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit, the two leaders reaffirmed their shared goal of boosting bilateral trade, enhancing connectivity, and exploring new opportunities in the Russian Far East and Arctic regions. Trade...

December 4, 2025 3:23 PM

Putin’s India visit set to boost cooperation in education, culture, and people-to-people exchanges

Russian President Vladimir Putin will be on a two-day visit to India on December 4 and 5, with both sides set to deepen cooperation in education, culture and people-to-people exchanges. The 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit will review progress across universities, cultural institutions and tourism, and outline future areas of collaboration. According to the Indian Embassy in Moscow, in the field of education, cooperation between India and Russia is longstanding and multifaceted. Nearly...

November 18, 2025 10:55 PM

EAM Jaishankar meets Russian President; calls for zero tolerance on terrorism at SCO meet

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday along with other heads of delegations attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting. In his address at the SCO meeting, the External Affairs Minister reiterated India’s firm position against terrorism, stating that there can be no justification, no overlooking and no whitewashing of terror in any form. He said India has the sovereign right to defend its citize...

November 18, 2025 9:35 PM

Looking forward to host President Putin next month: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he is looking forward to hosting Russian President Vladimir Putin in India next month. The statement came during a meeting with Nikolai Patrushev, Aide to the Russian President and Chairman of the Maritime Board of the Russian Federation, who called on him in New Delhi. The meeting focused on expanding cooperation in the maritime sector. Discussions covered connectivity, shipbuilding, skill development and the blue economy, in line with ongoing effor...

August 21, 2025 8:21 PM

Jaishankar meets Lavrov in Moscow, reviews bilateral ties ahead of annual summit

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow, where the two leaders reviewed bilateral ties and discussed preparations for the annual summit scheduled later this year. Speaking at the meeting, Jaishankar said, “Today’s meeting gives us an occasion to discuss our political relations as well as our bilateral ties. We now prepare for the annual summit at the end of the year. Our leaders have always given us guidance to take forward our...

August 8, 2025 7:35 PM

Look forward to hosting President Putin in India later this year: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin and extended an invitation to visit India later this year for the 23rd Annual Bilateral Summit. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Had a very good and detailed conversation with my friend President Putin. I thanked him for sharing the latest developments on Ukraine. We also reviewed the progress in our bilateral agenda, and reaffirmed our commitment to further deepen the India-Rus...

March 27, 2025 4:12 PM

Jaishankar reaffirms India-Russia strategic partnership, stresses deep historical ties

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday emphasized the strength of India-Russia relations, affirming that the "further enhancement of the special and privileged strategic partnership" remains a key foreign policy priority for both countries. Speaking virtually at the "Russia and India: Towards a New Bilateral Agenda" conference, Jaishankar highlighted the bilateral relationship's "deep historical roots" and its "long tradition of trust and mutual respect," which continue to grow aga...