The event, which will take place in Moscow and will be chaired by Modi and President Vladimir Putin, is the highest-level mechanism between both nations aimed at directing and boosting bilateral cooperation, Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said, highlighting that Modi and Putin will review a wide range of issues such as ties in defense, trade, investment, energy cooperation, education, culture and exchanges between their nations.
The leaders will also share perspectives on regional and global developments and assess the status of bilateral engagements in groupings such as BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Group of 20, the East Asia Summit and the United Nations.
The schedule of Modi in Russia includes laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the Kremlin, visiting the pavilion of the RosAtom company, which specializes in nuclear energy and high-tech products, and holding official talks and between delegations, a private dinner hosted by the Russian President, and interacting with the Indian community.
The Indian Foreign Secretary specified that India and Russia have had a Special and Privileged Partnership since 2020, which remains resilient in the face of multiple geopolitical challenges.
Indian Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar, for his part, called the visit “very significant” and said that it is taking place after a gap of three years.
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