Putin India Visit HIGHLIGHTS: India, Russia sign Vision 2030 document to boost economic ties
Putin India Visit HIGHLIGHTS: Get all the information on Vladimir Putin's India visit, from his arrival and dinner with PM Modi to key talks on trade, defence, economy and global security
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On Friday, PM Modi and Putin convened their summit-level talks at Hyderabad House | Image: DD News
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Thursday evening for a two-day state visit, marking the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally welcomed him at Palam Airport with a warm handshake and hug, before the two leaders left together in the same vehicle, a gesture highlighting the close camaraderie they have built over the years.
PM Modi then hosted Putin for a private dinner at his residence on 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, continuing the tradition of high-profile hospitality reserved only for a select group of world leaders. Putin receives formal ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan President Droupadi Murmu formally welcome the visiting dignitary on Friday and host a state banquet in his honour. Senior members of the Russian government and top business leaders are accompanying Putin on the trip.
On Friday, PM Modi and Putin convened their summit-level talks at Hyderabad House, where a flurry of agreements is expected across key sectors including trade, defence, energy and investment. New Delhi is also likely to push for steps to address the current trade imbalance with Russia.
A large Russian business delegation and several senior ministers are already in the capital as both sides look to deepen strategic cooperation in a rapidly evolving global environment. Putin's first visit to India since Ukraine war
This is Putin’s first visit to India since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and Moscow has described the trip as “Druzhba Dosti”, a term celebrating friendship in both Russian and Hindi. The Kremlin noted that Modi’s airport reception came as a pleasant surprise, as it was not communicated in advance.
The personal warmth between the two leaders has been a defining feature of recent interactions, seen earlier this year in Tianjin, where they drove together for talks during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit, and in July when Putin hosted Modi at his Novo-Ogaryovo residence near Moscow.
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Putin India Visit LIVE: Russian prez highlights priority cooperation in security, economy, trade, and culture
Russian President Vladimir Putin said, “We resolved to prioritise our cooperation in areas of security, economy, trade, and cultural spheres.” After talks with PM Modi, he added, “We discussed all issues relating to India-Russia relations.”
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Putin India Visit LIVE: India-Russia trade hit record growth, to remain strong this year, says Russian Prez
At a joint press conference with PM Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, “Last year, our bilateral trade turnover grew by 12 per cent, setting a new record. We currently forecast that this year’s trade will remain at the same impressive level.”
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Putin India Visit LIVE: Russian President thanks India for warm welcome, praises PM Modi
At a joint press conference with PM Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, “I thank President Droupadi Murmu, my dear friend PM Modi, and the people of India for the warm and hospitable welcome to the Russian delegation. My discussions with PM Modi over dinner were very productive for our Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership."
"We have established a close working dialogue, met during the SCO Summit, and are personally overseeing the Russia–India dialogue,” he added.
"We have established a close working dialogue, met during the SCO Summit, and are personally overseeing the Russia–India dialogue,” he added.
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Putin India Visit LIVE: PM Modi announces new e-tourist and group visa facilities for Russian visitors
PM Narendra Modi said, “This October, millions of devotees received the blessings of Lord Buddha's sacred relics at the International Buddhist Forum in Kalmykia. I am pleased to announce that we will soon launch a free 30-day e-tourist visa and a 30-day Group Tourist Visa for Russian citizens, further strengthening people-to-people ties.”
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Putin India Visit LIVE: PM Modi stresses India’s commitment to Ukraine peace, highlights India-Russia ties
PM Narendra Modi said, “We welcome all efforts being made for a peaceful and lasting resolution of the Ukraine conflict.” After talks with President Vladimir Putin, he added, “India has advocated for peace on the Ukraine issue from the very beginning.”
Highlighting strategic collaboration, Modi also noted, “Cooperation between India and Russia in critical minerals is crucial for ensuring secure and diversified supply chains across the world.”
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Putin India Visit LIVE: We look at better partnership in field of energy security, says Russian Prez
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Putin India Visit LIVE: India and Russia ink Vision 2030 document to strengthen economic ties, push FTA
At a joint press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin, PM Narendra Modi said, “To enhance economic cooperation, we have signed a Vision 2030 document. Today, we will also participate in the India–Russia Business Forum, which I am confident will strengthen business relations and open new avenues for co-production and co-innovation. Both countries are taking steps toward a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union.”
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Putin India Visit LIVE: Cooperation in shipbuilding will create jobs, says PM Modi
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Putin India Visit LIVE: PM Modi lauds Putin’s leadership, calls India-Russia ties ‘deep friendship’
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Putin India Visit LIVE: India, Russia ink MoU for cooperation in port and shipping sector
India, Russia ink MoU for cooperation in port and shipping sector following talks between PM Modi and President Putin.
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Putin India Visit LIVE: Various MoUs signed between Russia and India on science and food safety
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Putin India Visit LIVE: Cooperation between India, Russia in field of healthcare, medical education
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Putin India Visit LIVE: India offers unmatched returns, says Invest India MD & CEO
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Putin India Visit LIVE: Does Putin's ICC arrest warrant hold no legal obligation for India?
Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting India amid global attention over the ICC arrest warrant issued against him for alleged deportation of Ukrainian children. Despite the warrant, India is not legally obliged to detain him, as it is not a party to the Rome Statute that governs the International Criminal Court. To understand why India is not required to act on the ICC warrant- Click here.
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Putin India Visit LIVE: Russian Prez hails Modi’s role in advancing India–Russia ties, eyes new tech frontiers
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First Published: Dec 05 2025 | 7:06 AM IST