Russian President Vladimir Putin hosts PM Modi for private tete-a-tete, to hold talks Thursday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Russia that is expected to take the already close strategic partnership between the two countries to a higher trajectory.  

By Manisha Singh | Last Updated: Thursday, December 24, 2015 - 00:48
Pic courtesy: ANI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Russia that is expected to take the already close strategic partnership between the two countries
to a higher trajectory as he said the trip will deepen bilateral cooperation in economic, energy and security spheres.

24 December 2015, 00:47 AM

"Met President Putin and discussed India-Russia ties. The meeting was fruitful," tweets PM Modi.

23 December 2015, 23:19 PM

PM Modi meets President Putin.

23 December 2015, 23:12 PM

A $600 million deal with Moscow for the purchase of Kamov helicopters is on the cards, with a large "Make in India" component, as per reports.

23 December 2015, 20:16 PM

More pics tweeted by PIB:

23 December 2015, 20:12 PM

MEA tweets a video of the welcome accorded to PM Modi on his arrival in Moscow:

23 December 2015, 20:11 PM

"Reached Moscow. A series of programmes await in this short but very important visit", PM tweets on landing in Russia.

23 December 2015, 19:45 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accorded guard of honour after he lands in Moscow.

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23 December 2015, 19:36 PM

In an interview to a Russian news agency PM Modi had said, "Our relation with Russia is unique, covering almost every field of human endeavour."

23 December 2015, 19:35 PM

Before leaving for Russia PM Modi had written in a Facebook post - "Am very optimistic about outcomes of my Russia visit. It will deepen economic and security ties with a valued friend."

23 December 2015, 19:32 PM

Earlier when PM left for Russia the MEA had tweeted the following:

23 December 2015, 19:25 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in Moscow.