In a phone call that underscored the strengthening strategic partnership between India and Russia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin discussed deepening bilateral cooperation, particularly in defense, energy, and trade.
The conversation comes at a time of global economic uncertainty, notably with rising tensions between the U.S. and China over tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump. While the Trump-era tariff policies continue to influence global trade dynamics, Modi and Putin emphasized the need for a multipolar world order and resilient supply chains.
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PM Modi expressed gratitude to Putin for his through evaluation, reaffirming India’s steady stance on a peacefulresolution to the Ukraine crisis. The phone conversation happened under 24 hours after National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval visited the Russian President at the Kremlin on Thursday.
The leaders also reiterated their commitment to expand collaboration through initiatives like the International North-South Transport Corridor and the BRICS framework, signaling a shared intent to reduce dependence on Western economies.
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In the discussion, Prime Minister Modi invited President Putin to come to India later this year for the 23rd Annual Bilateral Summit. The completed visit is anticipated to give new impetus to collaboration in trade, defense and energy between the two nations.
On Friday, Putin talked about his conversation with Steve Witkoff, the representative of US President Donald Trump, and the American suggestions for peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine during a phone call with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.
