New Delhi, Dec. 4 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to arrive in New Delhi on Thursday evening for a pivotal two-day state visit, underscoring the deepening India-Russia strategic partnership.
The visit, the first by Putin to India in four years, will include the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, high-level defence and energy talks, and the signing of a long-term economic cooperation programme.
Upon arrival, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host a private dinner for Putin, mirroring a similar gesture during Modi's visit to Moscow in July 2024, setting the stage for the formal summit and signalling the importance both nations attach to their bilateral ties.
On Friday morning, President Putin will begin his official engagements wi...