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Modi, Putin discuss Covid-19 crisis, vow to boost Indo-Russia ties

The prime minister conveyed his keenness to welcome Putin in India for the bilateral summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin before their meeting at Hyderabad House, in New Delhi, Friday
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin. File Photo

Press Trust of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the coronavirus crisis on Thursday and resolved to strengthen the Indo-Russia ties for jointly addressing the challenges of the post-Covid world.

During a telephonic conversation, the two leaders agreed to maintain the momentum of bilateral contacts and consultations, leading to the annual bilateral summit to be held in India later this year.

The prime minister conveyed his keenness to welcome Putin in India for the bilateral summit.

The leaders took note of the effective measures undertaken by the two countries to address the negative consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic and agreed on the