After the meeting of Russian President Vladimir Putin and PM Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House on Monday, December 6, Putin expressed his pleasure on the relations between India and Russia and said, “We perceive India as a great power, a friendly nation, and a time-tested friend. The relations between our nations are growing and I am looking into the future.”
He highlighted the fact that despite of changes happening in the world and the emerging geopolitical equations, India and Russia’s friendship has remained constant. With a similar belief, PM Narendra Modi said, “Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, there is no change in the pace of growth of India-Russia relations. Our special and privileged strategic partnership continues to become stronger.” he also mentioned that India’s friendship with Russia is truly a unique and reliable model of interstate friendship.
Focus is likely to be paid to terrorism during the 21st annual India-Russia summit due to the security situation in Afghanistan ruled by the Taliban, as it’s a common threat to both countries. According to the sources, both countries have been working closely on the threats of issue of terrorism, their financing, and the flow of arms and drugs trade.