India–Russia Summit: Key Takeaways From Modi–Putin Joint Statements

for India’s growing economy, his remarks on nuclear energy cooperation, new transport corridors including the North–South route, and record-high bilateral trade figures with a target of USD 100 billion.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlights India’s cultural links with Russia through the display of Lord Buddha’s relics in Kalmykia, announces the launch of a free 30-day e-tourist visa and 30-day group tourist visa for Russian citizens, and stresses new steps toward an India–Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement. The report also covers Modi’s strong call for global unity against terrorism, his reaffirmation of India’s dedication to peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict, and the two nations’ agreement on an economic cooperation programme extending till 2030.

Watch the full analysis to understand why these statements matter, what they signal for the future of India–Russia relations, and how they could reshape strategic engagement across energy, defence, trade, diplomacy and people-to-people ties.
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