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Russian President Vladimir Putin hosts PM Modi for private tete-a-tete, to hold talks Thursday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Russia that is expected to take the already close strategic partnership between the two countries to a higher trajectory.
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"Met President Putin and discussed India-Russia ties. The meeting was fruitful," tweets PM Modi.
PM Modi meets President Putin.
A $600 million deal with Moscow for the purchase of Kamov helicopters is on the cards, with a large "Make in India" component, as per reports.
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MEA tweets a video of the welcome accorded to PM Modi on his arrival in Moscow:
"Reached Moscow. A series of programmes await in this short but very important visit", PM tweets on landing in Russia.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accorded guard of honour after he lands in Moscow.
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In an interview to a Russian news agency PM Modi had said, "Our relation with Russia is unique, covering almost every field of human endeavour."
Before leaving for Russia PM Modi had written in a Facebook post - "Am very optimistic about outcomes of my Russia visit. It will deepen economic and security ties with a valued friend."
Earlier when PM left for Russia the MEA had tweeted the following:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in Moscow.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Russia that is expected to take the already close strategic partnership between the two countries
to a higher trajectory as he said the trip will deepen bilateral cooperation in economic, energy and security spheres.