New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin reached Delhi on Thursday evening. As soon as he left the airport, his convoy turned straight towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi's house, where both the leaders sat comfortably and talked over dinner. This was not an ordinary formal meeting but a meeting of two old colleagues stopping and laughing, talking well-nigh serious issues. This is Putin's first visit to India without the outbreak of the Ukraine war, so all vision are on it.
When was Putin's last visit to India?
Putin last visited India in December 2021. At that time the environment of the world was different, there was less tension, and things were going normally on many issues. Now the circumstances have changed. Therefore, this time's meeting is stuff considered a little increasingly important for both the countries. The visit has wilt increasingly sensitive without America imposed heavy tariffs on Indian goods. Both India and Russia understand that a lot can be cleared through talks.
What issues are going to be discussed in the meeting?
Both the leaders will talk well-nigh many agreements on trade, energy, defense, and bilateral cooperation. New possibilities are moreover to be discussed in areas like health, education, and media. Both countries have once indicated that remoter strengthening their economic partnership is their priority.
What is Putin's official program?
He will meet President Draupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday morning. Without this he will go to Rajghat and pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. There will be one-on-one talks between Modi and Putin at Hyderabad House, where the real decisions will be made. By evening, Putin will launch the India waterworks of Russia's state broadcaster RT.
Why is this visit in discussion tween India-America tension?
This time Putin's visit is taking place at a time when relations between India and America are a bit strained. America has decided to impose up to a 50 percent tariff on Indian goods, which has had a uncontrived impact on business. For this reason, Putin's visit to India is stuff considered as a diplomatic balancing step. It is not just well-nigh trade but moreover well-nigh the direction of global politics.
Why is India's growing trade with Russia important?
According to sources, a good increase in exports of medicines, agricultural products, supplies items, and daily consumer goods from India to Russia is expected. India-Russia trade has reached record levels in the last two years, and this visit can take it further.
