Modi, Indian Prime Minister, to Visit Russia on 8-9th to Discuss International and Regional Issues

First Visit to Russia Since the Outbreak of the Ukraine War in 2022

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to make an official visit to Russia on the 8th and 9th (local time), the Kremlin and the Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on the 4th.

Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. [Photo by Yonhap News]

According to the announcement, during his visit to Russia, Prime Minister Modi will hold talks with President Vladimir Putin to discuss the prospects for the development of the traditionally friendly bilateral relationship as well as key issues on international and regional agendas.

Major foreign media outlets have predicted that deepening trade and economic cooperation between the two countries will also be one of the core topics.

This visit marks Prime Minister Modi's first trip to Russia since Russia invaded Ukraine and started the war in February 2022.

The leaders of India and Russia have held annual meetings since 2000, with President Putin's visit to New Delhi, the capital of India, in 2021 being their last face-to-face summit.

A meeting between the two leaders scheduled for 2022 in Moscow was canceled due to the Ukraine war.

Since then, President Putin has strengthened relations with Chinese President Xi Jinping, whose relationship with India has deteriorated over border clashes.