Modi meets Putin, packed schedule for PM in Moscow today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the President’s House in Moscow on Monday.

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Putin welcomed PM Modi and the two leaders shared a hug.

The two leaders shook hands and warmly greeted each other before proceeding to the meeting. They will have a private meeting and dinner together.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Monday spoke about the agenda of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Russia.

Earlier in the day, PM Modi arrived in Moscow for a two-day official visit at the invitation of Russian President Putin to attend the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit.

Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov received PM Modi at the Vnukovo-II airport. PM Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the airport.

Highlighting a notable gesture by Russian President Putin, he mentioned that PM Modi will share a private dinner with President Vladimir Putin in the evening.

Taking to his official X handle, Jaiswal posted a video and said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived for the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit. At the Airport arrival, he was received by the first Deputy PM Denis Manturov. He was also given a ceremonial welcome and a Guard of Honour.”