Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan. The meeting takes place at a critical time for India as New Delhi seeks to balance its longstanding strategic partnership with Russia, its ties with Iran and its ongoing engagement with the administration of US President Donald Trump.<h2>PM Modi calls for an end to hostilities</h2>During the meeting, PM Modi told Putin, “Every day spent in war sets humanity back, whereas every step taken towards peace fills humanity with new hope and enthusiasm. We must move away from endless war towards an end to the war. This is essential for the well-being of humanity. A peaceful resolution to all issues at the earliest is the call of humanity, and this is India’s message. Modi added that the “land of Gandhi and the land of Buddha share a single message: the path of peace." Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/activists-urge-india-to-intervene-as-hindu-persecution-in-bangladesh-continues-say-rights-leaders-face-politically-motivated-cases-1788185506059">Activists urge India to intervene as Hindu persecution in Bangladesh continues, say rights leaders face ‘politically motivated’ cases</a><h2>Watch the video here of Modi meeting Putin</h2>

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The last meeting between Modi and Putin took place in December 2025, when the Russian President visited India for a two-day state visit to attend the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit. Ahead of their meeting in Bishkek, the two leaders shared a warm hug. During the meeting, Modi also invited Putin to attend the BRICS summit, which is scheduled to be held in India later this year, saying that the entire country was ‘eager’ to welcome him.&nbsp;“India is hosting the BRICS Summit in a few days, and all Indians are eager to welcome you and your delegation. Your visit will strengthen our bilateral relations and further reinforce dialogue and cooperation within the BRICS framework,” the Prime Minister said.

PM Modi meets Putin at the SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan, calling for an end to hostilities as India balances ties with Russia, Iran and the US

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan. The meeting takes place at a critical time for India as New Delhi seeks to balance its longstanding strategic partnership with Russia, its ties with Iran and its ongoing engagement with the administration of US President Donald Trump. PM Modi calls for an end to hostilities During the meeting, PM Modi told Putin, “Every day spent in war sets humanity back, whereas every step taken towards peace fills humanity with new hope and enthusiasm. We must move away from endless war towards an end to the war. This is essential for the well-being of humanity. A peaceful resolution to all issues at the earliest is the call of humanity, and this is India’s message. Modi added that the “land of Gandhi and the land of Buddha share a single message: the path of peace." Also Read: Activists urge India to intervene as Hindu persecution in Bangladesh continues, say rights leaders face ‘politically motivated’ cases Watch the video here of Modi meeting Putin

PM Modi meets Putin at the SCO summit, urging an end to the Russia-Ukraine war as India balances ties with Russia, Iran and the United States

PM Modi meets Russia President Putin for bilateral talks, says 'every day of war sets humanity back'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to attend the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, which also marks 25 years of the grouping.

PM Modi’s key priorities at the summit are expected to include security, counterterrorism, connectivity and strengthening India’s engagement with the Central Asian region.

The SCO Summit brings together major regional leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. PM Modi is also scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with President Putin on the sidelines of the summit.

India-Russia relations will be closely watched during the meeting, with defence, trade and energy among the key areas of cooperation. Bilateral trade has grown significantly, driven largely by India’s imports of Russian energy, while New Delhi is also seeking more balanced trade and greater exports to Russia.

PM Modi Arrives In Bishkek For SCO Summit | Putin Meet, Counterterrorism & Central Asia In Focus

India and Russia will achieve “military understandings” during President Vladimir Putin's visit, Russian envoy Nikolay R Kudashev said on Friday.

The envoy’s comments days ahead of Putin’s visit to India on Monday for the annual India-Russia summit.

Speaking exclusively to WION’s diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Kudashev said, “One could easily await some new understandings in the spheres like connectivity, space, education, and also some military understandings will also be achieved, reflecting the growing level of confidence (between India and Russia).”

The annual summit level, which alternates between the two countries, will be an eventful day for India-Russia ties.

The day begins with defence minister Rajnath Singh and his Russian counterpart Sergey Shoygu co-chairing the Intergovernmental Commission on Military-Technical Cooperation, and external affairs minister Jaishankar meeting his counterpart Sergey Lavrov.

These meetings will be followed by the inaugural meeting of the newly instituted 2 + 2 mechanism at the level of the foreign and defence ministers.

In the afternoon the 21st India-Russia Annual Summit will kick off. Putin will be in India for 6 to 7 hours.

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WION: What will be the key focus of the Russian president's visit? How do you see the visit and how it will help the relationship?

Nikolay R&nbsp;Kudashev: The visit is historical. There was a small pause due to the pandemic conditions. It is a personal meeting, which is important because the volume of the relationship is immense. Rest assured, the visit will be rich in substance, the joint statement will give the results of the visit, which will be very substantial and give the whole gamut of our ties in the global arena and bilaterally. One can expect a set of agreements and deals (to be signed). One could easily await some new understandings in the spheres like connectivity, space, science and technology, education, arts and culture, and also some military understandings, reflecting the growing level of confidence.

WION: How much focus will be on regional issues like Afghanistan?

Nikolay R&nbsp;Kudashev:&nbsp;Definitely, Afghanistan is our common concern. We fully apricate Delhi's initiative when it convened the recent meeting of national security advisors, resulting in the famous Delhi Declaration. Afghanistan would be on the agenda and some new level of cooperation could be guaranteed while taking stock of the results of the Delhi Dialogue.

WION: Any update on deliveries of S-400 missile system?

Nikolay R&nbsp;Kudashev:&nbsp;The contract is being implemented, strictly as per the schedule, By the end of the year, expect fresh deliveries could be expected.

India and Russia will achieve “military understandings” during President Vladimir Putin's visit, Russian envoy Nikolay R Kudashev said on Friday. The envoy’s comments days ahead of Putin’s visit to India on Monday for the annual India-Russia summit.

India and Russia will achieve “military understandings” during President Vladimir Putin's visit, Russian envoy Nikolay R Kudashev said on Friday. The envoy’s comments days ahead of Putin’s visit to India on Monday for the annual India-Russia summit. Speaking exclusively to WION’s diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Kudashev said, “One could easily await some new understandings in the spheres like connectivity, space, education, and also some military understandings will also be achieved, reflecting the growing level of confidence (between India and Russia).” The annual summit level, which alternates between the two countries, will be an eventful day for India-Russia ties. The day begins with defence minister Rajnath Singh and his Russian counterpart Sergey Shoygu co-chairing the Intergovernmental Commission on Military-Technical Cooperation, and external affairs minister Jaishankar meeting his counterpart Sergey Lavrov. These meetings will be followed by the inaugural meeting of the newly instituted 2 + 2 mechanism at the level of the foreign and defence ministers. In the afternoon the 21st India-Russia Annual Summit will kick off. Putin will be in India for 6 to 7 hours. Few excerpts WION: What will be the key focus of the Russian president's visit? How do you see the visit and how it will help the relationship? Nikolay R Kudashev: The visit is historical. There was a small pause due to the pandemic conditions. It is a personal meeting, which is important because the volume of the relationship is immense. Rest assured, the visit will be rich in substance, the joint statement will give the results of the visit, which will be very substantial and give the whole gamut of our ties in the global arena and bilaterally. One can expect a set of agreements and deals (to be signed). One could easily await some new understandings in the spheres like connectivity, space, science and technology, education, arts and culture, and also some military understandings, reflecting the growing level of confidence. WION: How much focus will be on regional issues like Afghanistan? Nikolay R Kudashev: Definitely, Afghanistan is our common concern. We fully apricate Delhi's initiative when it convened the recent meeting of national security advisors, resulting in the famous Delhi Declaration. Afghanistan would be on the agenda and some new level of cooperation could be guaranteed while taking stock of the results of the Delhi Dialogue. WION: Any update on deliveries of S-400 missile system? Nikolay R Kudashev: The contract is being implemented, strictly as per the schedule, By the end of the year, expect fresh deliveries could be expected.

‘Military understandings’ will be achieved during Putin’s India visit: Russian envoy Kudashev

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday extended greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 70th birthday and lauded his contribution to the strengthening of strategic partnership between India and Russia.

Modi expressed his warm appreciation for the gesture.

During the telephonic conversation, Modi thanked Putin for his personal commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with India, and said that he looked forward to welcoming President Putin in India for the next bilateral summit at a mutually convenient date.

Both leaders reiterated their strong commitment to further strengthen the 'Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership' between India and Russia, and expressed appreciation for the continued momentum in bilateral interactions despite the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;

In this context, they referred to the recent productive visits to Moscow by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

PM Modi thanked Putin for the successful Russian Chairmanship of the SCO and BRICS this year. He conveyed his eagerness to participate in the forthcoming SCO and BRICS Summit later this year, as well as the Council of SCO Heads of Government to be hosted by India.

Prime Minister Modi, born on September 17 in 1950, turned 70 on Thursday.

Putin even wrote Modi a letter wishing him on his birthday.

In the letter to Modi, Putin said, “Kindly accept my heartfelt congratulations on your 70th birth anniversary.”

Praising Modi, Putin said his activity as India’s head of the government has earned him the well-deserved respect of compatriots and high international prestige. “Under your leadership India is successfully moving along the path of socio-economic, scientific and technical development,” he said.

“It is hard to overestimate your personal contribution to the strengthening of the special and privileged strategic partnership between our countries,” Putin noted in the letter uploaded on the website of the Russian Embassy in New Delhi.

The president said he values the kind, friendly relations that have developed between him and Modi.

“I look forward to continue constructive dialogue with you and work closely together on topical issues of the bilateral and international agenda. From the bottom of my heart, I wish you good health, happiness, well-being and every success,” he said.

(with inputs)

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday extended greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 70th birthday and lauded his contribution to the strengthening of strategic partnership between India and Russia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday extended greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 70th birthday and lauded his contribution to the strengthening of strategic partnership between India and Russia. Modi expressed his warm appreciation for the gesture. During the telephonic conversation, Modi thanked Putin for his personal commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with India, and said that he looked forward to welcoming President Putin in India for the next bilateral summit at a mutually convenient date. Both leaders reiterated their strong commitment to further strengthen the 'Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership' between India and Russia, and expressed appreciation for the continued momentum in bilateral interactions despite the COVID-19 pandemic. In this context, they referred to the recent productive visits to Moscow by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. PM Modi thanked Putin for the successful Russian Chairmanship of the SCO and BRICS this year. He conveyed his eagerness to participate in the forthcoming SCO and BRICS Summit later this year, as well as the Council of SCO Heads of Government to be hosted by India. Prime Minister Modi, born on September 17 in 1950, turned 70 on Thursday. Putin even wrote Modi a letter wishing him on his birthday. In the letter to Modi, Putin said, “Kindly accept my heartfelt congratulations on your 70th birth anniversary.” Praising Modi, Putin said his activity as India’s head of the government has earned him the well-deserved respect of compatriots and high international prestige. “Under your leadership India is successfully moving along the path of socio-economic, scientific and technical development,” he said. “It is hard to overestimate your personal contribution to the strengthening of the special and privileged strategic partnership between our countries,” Putin noted in the letter uploaded on the website of the Russian Embassy in New Delhi. The president said he values the kind, friendly relations that have developed between him and Modi. “I look forward to continue constructive dialogue with you and work closely together on topical issues of the bilateral and international agenda. From the bottom of my heart, I wish you good health, happiness, well-being and every success,” he said. (with inputs)

PM Modi, Putin reiterate commitment to further strengthen India-Russia ties in telephonic conversation

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Paris on the last leg of his six-day four-nation tour of Europe.

He met the newly elected French President Emmanuel Macron at Elysee Palace, his official residence, in Paris.

&quot;A meeting to mark a new warmth and friendship. PM @narendramodi meets new French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris,&quot; Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Gopal Baglay tweeted.

Addressing a joint press conference, Prime Minister Modi said that terrorism and climate are two big challenges in front of humanity.

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The two leaders also discussed ways to combat terrorism.&nbsp;

Talking about the Paris Climate Accord, which has been under fire from the Trump administration, the Prime Minister said that it is a shared legacy of the world and India will&nbsp;&#39;go above and beyond&#39; to protect climate.

The Prime Minister, after holding wide-ranging talks with the French President, said that Paris Agreement reflects &quot;our duty towards protecting the Earth and our natural resources. For us, this is an article of faith&quot;.

On Friday, Modi attended the&nbsp;St Petersburg International Economic Forum, the first by an Indian Prime Minister, where he invited the Russian business fraternity to come and explore opportunities in areas of&nbsp;defence, services sector and manufacturing healthcare equipments in India.

&quot;The eyes of the world are on Asia and there is renewed interest in India. In the last three years there have been substantial reforms guided by the principle of `Minimum Government, Maximum Governance&#39;. India is one of the fastest growing economies and is undertaking reforms at a rapid pace,&quot; he said.

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Prime Minister Modi said that the Paris Climate Accord is a shared legacy of the world and India will 'go above and beyond' to protect it

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Paris on the last leg of his six-day four-nation tour of Europe. He met the newly elected French President Emmanuel Macron at Elysee Palace, his official residence, in Paris. "A meeting to mark a new warmth and friendship. PM @narendramodi meets new French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris," Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Gopal Baglay tweeted. Addressing a joint press conference, Prime Minister Modi said that terrorism and climate are two big challenges in front of humanity. Climate and terrorism are two big threats in front of humanity: PM Modi at Elysee Palace in Paris pic.twitter.com/fJygEPloFY — ANI (@ANI_news) June 3, 2017 × The two leaders also discussed ways to combat terrorism. Talking about the Paris Climate Accord, which has been under fire from the Trump administration, the Prime Minister said that it is a shared legacy of the world and India will 'go above and beyond' to protect climate. The Prime Minister, after holding wide-ranging talks with the French President, said that Paris Agreement reflects "our duty towards protecting the Earth and our natural resources. For us, this is an article of faith". On Friday, Modi attended the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, the first by an Indian Prime Minister, where he invited the Russian business fraternity to come and explore opportunities in areas of defence, services sector and manufacturing healthcare equipments in India. "The eyes of the world are on Asia and there is renewed interest in India. In the last three years there have been substantial reforms guided by the principle of `Minimum Government, Maximum Governance'. India is one of the fastest growing economies and is undertaking reforms at a rapid pace," he said. (WION with inputs from PTI and ANI) Both the leaders held bilateral talks over a range of issues. Tackling the issue of terrorism and climate change was the key takeaway in the meeting between the two leaders (WION) ×

Climate and terrorism two big threats for humanity: PM Modi in France