Delighted to welcome ‘my friend’, says PM Modi after receiving Russian President Putin at airport

December 4, 2025 9:46 PM

Delighted to welcome ‘my friend’, says PM Modi after receiving Russian President Putin at airport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday personally received Russian President Vladimir Putin at Delhi’s Palam Airport, a rare diplomatic gesture that underscored the strength of India-Russia ties. Putin arrived for a two-day state visit, his first trip to India since 2021. Reflecting the camaraderie seen at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin in September, the two leaders travelled together in the same car as they left the airport for 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, the official...

PM Modi addresses Indian community in Moscow, calls Russia “India’s trusted friend, partner in happiness and sorrow”

September 16, 2024 6:02 PM

PM Modi addresses Indian community in Moscow, calls Russia “India’s trusted friend, partner in happiness and sorrow”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently on a two-day visit to Russia, addressed the Indian community in Moscow on Tuesday. He highlighted the strong bilateral relations between India and Russia, emphasizing the role of the Indian diaspora in deepening the ties between the two countries. PM Modi also highlighted India's achievements in various fields, including space exploration, digital transactions, startup ecosystem, and infrastructure development. He pointed out the doubling of airports i...