New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin, a longtime friend of India, has departed for Delhi. He will land at Delhi airport shortly, beginning a 30-hour visit. Putin’s presence will boost India’s military power and also convey a message of international trade and unity. He is expected to arrive in India by 6:30 p.m.
This is Putin’s first visit to India since the war between Russia and Ukraine began. PM Narendra Modi will host a private dinner in his honour this evening. Several important agreements are expected to be signed between the two countries, including the purchase of the S-400 missile system. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s last visit to India was on December 6, 2021.
Putin’s visit marks 25 years of strategic relations.s
This visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin will be significant in many ways, drawing worldwide attention. Most importantly, this visit also marks the completion of 25 years of strategic relations between India and Russia. It was launched in 2000 by President Putin and then Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee by signing a strategic partnership between the two countries.