Putin’s India Visit Today Live Updates: India, Russia ink several agreements; PM Modi says both sides agreed on economic cooperation programme till 2030
Vladimir Putin India Visit Today News Live Updates: Russia and India are set to sign several agreements to enhance cooperation between the two countries in various areas, including healthcare and trade, during Putin's visit.
During the 23rd India–Russia Summit in New Delhi, India and Russia finalised several Memorandums of Understanding aimed at strengthening strategic ties. These new collaborations include agreements on migration and mobility, port and shipping cooperation, as well as health and food safety partnerships. Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed that both countries have agreed on an extended Economic Cooperation Programme till 2030, and emphasized that India and Russia are moving toward early completion of the Free Trade Agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union. This visit marks President Putin’s first arrival in India since the Russia–Ukraine war began, making it a major highlight in global Russia News coverage.
President Putin, who is on an official two-day visit, reached Hyderabad House for detailed bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Earlier, he received a ceremonial Guard of Honour by the President’s Bodyguard (PBG) at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Both PM Modi and President Droupadi Murmu welcomed the Russian leader before he proceeded to Rajghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi — a symbolic gesture capturing international attention and making headlines across The Times of Russia.
Prime Minister Modi personally received President Putin at Palam Airport on Thursday. The two leaders exchanged a warm handshake, shared a friendly hug, and departed together in the same vehicle for 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, the PM’s official residence. Later that evening, PM Modi hosted a private dinner for the Russian President, reinforcing the long-standing partnership between the two nations.
Putin’s visit — prominently covered in The Times of Russia and global Russia News platforms — underlines India and Russia’s efforts to expand cooperation in healthcare, trade, technological development, and strategic connectivity. With multiple agreements signed and many more under negotiation, this summit sets the tone for a stronger bilateral future amid evolving global dynamics.
