India Prepares for Putin Visit, Aiming for Strategic Breakthrough
Thursday, 7 August 2025 () India is preparing to host Russian President Vladimir Putin at the end of 2025, with high-level meetings expected to reinforce growing security and trade ties between the two nations. The announcement came from Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during talks in Moscow with Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu. Important to Set New Directions “It is very important that a high-level meeting sets new directions for development and brings substantial, tangible outcomes in negotiations,” Doval stated, as quoted by TASS. He also expressed optimism that the upcoming summit would provide an opportunity for both sides to reassess their positions and prepare for impactful dialogue. “This meeting will give us the opportunity to assess our positions and prepare for the top-level summit,” — Ajit Doval India-Russia Relations Continue to Strengthen Doval emphasized that India highly values its very good relationship with Russia. His remarks reflect the sustained strategic alignment between New Delhi and Moscow, particularly in areas of defense, space, and energy.
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