PM Modi, President Putin Hold Summit In Delhi; Russia Vows Uninterrupted Energy Supply To India

In a high-profile bilateral summit at Hyderabad House, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin marked 15 years of the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia. Addressing a joint briefing, PM Modi highlighted the robust ties, stating, 'In every situation, his leadership has given new heights to mutual relations.' President Putin reassured New Delhi of Moscow's continued support in energy security, asserting, 'Russia is a reliable supply of oil, gas, coal and everything that is required for the development of India's energy.' The leaders discussed a wide range of issues including counter-terrorism, with PM Modi appreciating Putin's condemnation of the Pahelgam terror attack. The summit also focused on expanding cooperation in trade, nuclear power, and the 'Make in India' initiative, aiming to take economic ties to new heights by 2030.