Russian President Vladimir Putin is on an official visit to India and is meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi. The main agenda of the summit includes energy, defense, economic cooperation, and regional security issues. The parties also plan to hold extensive discussions on strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries.
The editorial reports, citing the BBC, that one of the main goals of the meeting is to increase bilateral trade and eliminate existing economic imbalances. India's trade with Russia has seen a decline in volume due to reduced oil imports and difficulties created by sanctions, and the parties are discussing new mechanisms to change this situation.
Within the framework of the summit, new agreements are reportedly on the agenda regarding cooperation in the defense sector, including weapon systems, space projects, nuclear energy, and industrial production. The two countries are also seeking to expand cooperation in the fields of agriculture, technology, and logistics.