Russia Confirms Preparations for President Putin’s Visit to India, Says Lavrov
Courtesy -ABP News Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov confirmed on Thursday that preparations are underway for President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India, according to a report by Russian news agency TASS. The visit, expected later this year, is anticipated to bolster strategic ties between the two nations. Lavrov, speaking at a press conference, stated, “Yes, preparations are being made for President Putin’s visit to India,” but did not specify the exact dates or agenda. The confirmation comes amid increasing diplomatic engagements between Moscow and New Delhi, particularly in defense, trade, and energy cooperation. Putin’s Expected Visit to Strengthen Bilateral Ties President Putin’s visit would mark a continuation of the annual India-Russia summit, a tradition between the two countries that has been in place since 2000. The last in-person summit took place in December 2021, when Putin traveled to New Delhi for discussions with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Indi...