Russian President Vladimir Putin was also welcomed by a troupe of women with an Indian classical dance, following which both leaders departed New Delhi’s Palam Air Base together in the same car.

WATCH | Modi, Putin hug as Indian PM receives Russian president with a red carpet

Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit will be his first to India since 2022, and the start of the Ukraine conflict. The visit is likely to yield significant deals in the sector covering defence, trade, energy and currency settlement mechanisms.

Russian President Putin's India visit: Full schedule, key meetings and strategic announcements

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WATCH | Modi, Putin hug as Indian PM receives Russian president with a red carpet

Putin's India visit: Full schedule, key meetings and strategic announcements