Putin and Modi Discuss Uninterrupted Fuel Supply, Bilateral Ties, and Global Issues

India-Russia Strategic Partnership

• 🤝 President Putin's visit marks a significant moment as India and Russia's bilateral ties undergo a period of historic development.
• 🌟 The relationship, built on respect and deep trust, has been strengthened over 25 years of strategic partnership, with a Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership established 15 years ago.
• 💖 Prime Minister Modi expressed heartfelt gratitude to President Putin for his deep friendship and unwavering commitment to India.

Economic Cooperation and Trade

• 📈 Discussions focused on elevating economic cooperation, with an agreed Economic Cooperation Program for 2030 to diversify, balance, and sustain trade and investment.
• 🤝 The India-Russia Business Forum is expected to invigorate business relations, opening new avenues for exports, production, and co-innovation.
• 🌾 Cooperation in agriculture and fertilizers is crucial for food security and farmer welfare, with joint efforts in urea production underway.
• 🚢 Enhancing connectivity through the ISTC, North-South Transport Corridor, and Chennai-Vladivostok corridor is a key priority, alongside cooperation in shipbuilding and polar training.
• ⚡ Energy security remains a vital pillar, with ongoing cooperation in civil nuclear energy and critical minerals to ensure secure and diversified global supply chains.

Cultural Exchange and People-to-People Ties

• 💬 The importance of cultural cooperation and people-to-people ties was highlighted, with recent steps including the opening of two new Indian consulates in Russia to facilitate easier contact.
• ✈️ A new 30-day tourist visa for Russian citizens and group tourist visas are set to launch, alongside agreements to boost manpower mobility and cooperation in vocational education, skilling, and training.
• 🎓 Increased exchange programs for students and athletes are also planned.

Global and Regional Issues

• 🕊️ On the issue of Ukraine, India has consistently advocated for peace and welcomes all efforts towards a peaceful and lasting solution.
• ⚔️ India and Russia have a long-standing cooperation in the fight against terrorism, emphasizing global unity as the greatest strength against such acts.
• 🌐 India and Russia will continue their close coordination and dialogue on various platforms, including the G20, to address global challenges.