India Prepares For Putin Visit And Major Talks On Strong Strategic Partnership

New Delhi[India] November 28: Russian President Vladimir Putin just shared news about heading to India soon. He set the dates for December 4 and 5 this year. The main summit meetings will happen right there in New Delhi. This trip marks his very first one since the Ukraine conflict kicked off back in February 2022. That timing alone makes the whole thing pretty important in a lot of ways. On top of that, it lines up with the United States pressing India hard to ease up on those Russian oil imports and defense deals. India Russia ties have a long history. They have stood together since the days of the Soviet Union. This background gives the summit a strong meaning.

Review Of India Russia Relations At A Crucial Time

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold talks with Putin at the annual India Russia summit. The two leaders intend to review their strategic partnership. This partnership is known as Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. It began many years ago. It has grown through trust and steady cooperation. The meeting will allow both nations to see new ways to grow trade and energy ties. Many big announcements are expected. Some may include defence deals. Some may include steps to improve economic balance. Both sides want stable relations.

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History Of Annual Summits And Present Challenges

Modi's visit to Russia happened last year for the summit. These meetings between the countries have gone on for quite a few years now. They started when both countries decided to hold a yearly meeting to improve ties. The world has changed since then. The Ukraine war changed global politics. Prices of oil moved sharply. Many countries faced pressure. India had to manage its own needs. It kept buying oil from Russia at a discount. India says this helps its people by reducing fuel cost. This history shapes the talks this year. Putin made his last trip to India back in 2021.

Key Areas Of Defence, Trade, And Energy

India Russia defence ties go back many decades. Russian aircraft and ships have been part of India’s forces since the 1960s. The S 400 air defence system is the latest major deal. India bought five units worth over five billion dollars in 2018. Three units have already arrived. India may place a follow up order. Russia is giving deeper discounts on oil to stay a major supplier. Both countries are also discussing civil nuclear cooperation. Trade touched almost sixty nine billion dollars last year. But Indian exports were very low. This imbalance is likely to be a major topic.

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Meetings With Leaders And New Announcements Expected

President Droupadi Murmu will also meet Putin. She will host a banquet in his honour. Putin’s visit will be shorter than twenty four hours. This is similar to his recent foreign trips. He is also expected to launch a new India channel of Russian broadcaster RT. The leaders will discuss global issues. They will also talk about the future of their strategic partnership. The partnership will mark twenty five years next October. Both leaders met in September at the SCO Summit in China. They said India Russia ties have always stayed strong. Their long history suggests that this summit will add new strength to the relationship.