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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the 21st India-Russia Summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi. PM Modi said that the relation between India and Russia is truly a unique and reliable model of interstate friendship.

Indian PM Modi hosts Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi

US President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a video call on Tuesday, with the two leaders set to discuss the tense situation in Ukraine.

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In Pics | Modi-Putin summit: India, Russia hail strategic partnership

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Russia's defence minister Sergey Shoygu and his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh, along with India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, held a 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue on Monday.

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"Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India is short but highly productive & substantive. There were excellent discussions between the two leaders", says Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) during a media briefing on 21st India-Russia annual summit.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held the 21st India-Russia Annual Summit at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi. The two leaders discussed the prospects of bilateral relations and strategic partnership between Moscow and New Delhi.

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Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Russian counterpart Sergey Shoigu in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. The two sides signed contracts for the manufacture of nearly 6 lakh AK-203 rifles under a joint venture. The two countries also signed an agreement to extend military technology cooperation till 2031.

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Russian president Vladimir Putin meets PM Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. Putin called India as a “great power”, a “friendly” country and a “time-tested friend”.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (December 6) said that the relation between India and Russia is truly a unique and reliable model of interstate friendship. During the 21st annual India-Russia summit, Modi hailed the Indo-Russia bilateral ties as a 'special and privileged' strategic partnership.&nbsp;

PM Modi received the Russian President Vladimir Putin at Hyderabad House in New Delhi as it was the first in-person between the two leaders since they met on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in 2019 in Brasilia.&nbsp;

To honour the crucial relations between the two nations, PM Modi gifted exquisite Agate Bowls to President Putin made by the tribal community and artisans of Gujarat, which is the western state of India.&nbsp;

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Agates — known for their finesse and brightness — are hard semi-precious stones, used as a gemstone in ornaments and found all over the world in places including India, Asia, the USA, Africa, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, Italy and Nepal.&nbsp;

Several varieties of Agate such as the Jasper, bloodstone, chocolate stone, etc are found in India and are found mainly in parts of Bombay, Chennai and in the state of Orissa.&nbsp;

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However, it is found predominantly in Khambhat, in the western part of Gujarat as artisans make beautiful ornaments and decor articles — one such article is Agate Bowls, which has been gifted by PM Modi to the Russian President.&nbsp;

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (December 6) said that the relation between India and Russia is truly a unique and reliable model of interstate friendship.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (December 6) said that the relation between India and Russia is truly a unique and reliable model of interstate friendship. During the 21st annual India-Russia summit, Modi hailed the Indo-Russia bilateral ties as a 'special and privileged' strategic partnership. PM Modi received the Russian President Vladimir Putin at Hyderabad House in New Delhi as it was the first in-person between the two leaders since they met on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in 2019 in Brasilia. To honour the crucial relations between the two nations, PM Modi gifted exquisite Agate Bowls to President Putin made by the tribal community and artisans of Gujarat, which is the western state of India. ALSO READ | We perceive India as a great power and trusted friend, says President Putin to PM Modi Agates — known for their finesse and brightness — are hard semi-precious stones, used as a gemstone in ornaments and found all over the world in places including India, Asia, the USA, Africa, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, Italy and Nepal. Several varieties of Agate such as the Jasper, bloodstone, chocolate stone, etc are found in India and are found mainly in parts of Bombay, Chennai and in the state of Orissa. IN PICS | Modi-Putin summit: India, Russia hail strategic partnership However, it is found predominantly in Khambhat, in the western part of Gujarat as artisans make beautiful ornaments and decor articles — one such article is Agate Bowls, which has been gifted by PM Modi to the Russian President. The making of Agate Bowls needs remarkable craftsmanship as it is created from a single stone, without any joins. Добро пожаловать, г-н президент! Welcome to India my friend President Putin. Our meeting today will strengthen our Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. The initiatives that we take today will further increase the scope of our cooperation to new areas. @KremlinRussia pic.twitter.com/v699GK4BEM — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 6, 2021 ×

Gift from Gujarat: PM Narendra Modi gives exquisite Agate Bowls to Russian President Vladimir Putin

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi, and while welcoming him he said that the relation between India and Russia is truly a unique and reliable model of interstate friendship.

Relation between India-Russia is truly a unique and reliable model of interstate friendship: PM Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives Russian President Vladimir Putin at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. This is the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders, after their meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in November 2019.

Indian PM Modi meets Russian President Vladimir Putin at Hyderabad House

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches at the Hyderabad House for bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders will hold the 21st annual India-Russia summit.

Modi-Putin Meet: 21st annual India-Russia summit to begin shortly

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi. He will shortly commence his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Indian PM Modi reaches Hyderabad House for bilateral talks with Russian President Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive in New Delhi Monday on an official visit to India for the 21st India-Russia Annual Summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Summit will be an opportunity to exchange views on regional, multilateral and international issues of mutual interest. Both leaders will also hold one-on-one talks.

Russian President Putin to arrive in New Delhi for an annual summit with PM Modi

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held an interaction with his Russian counterpart General Sergey Shoigu. Singh said "India deeply appreciates Russia's strong support for India. We hope our cooperation will bring peace, prosperity and stability to the entire region."

India-Russia ties to bring regional peace, says Rajnath Singh

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to arrive in India to hold the 21st annual India-Russia summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The annual summit is a time for both leaders to recalibrate the long-stand relationship.

Russian President Putin to arrive in India, hold bilateral talks with PM Modi

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held talks with his Russian counterpart Genereal Sergey Shoigu and discussed ways to further boost strategic cooperation including expansion of joint production of military equipment.

Indian Defence Minister, FM hold talks with Russian counterpart

Russian President Vladimir Putin is all set to visit India on Monday for the 21st India-Russia Annual Summit. This will be the first face-to-face meeting between Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Russian President Putin's India visit to provide new impetus to bilateral ties

India and Russia signed a military tech cooperation agreement during the 2+2 ministerial dialogue aimed at bolstering defence ties over the next decade.

India-Russia hold first 2+2 dialogue, ink defence pacts to expand military ties

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

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