Vladimir Putin Invites PM Modi for a Meeting on Sidelines of BRICS Summit in Kazan

Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended a formal invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a separate bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the upcoming BRICS summit, scheduled to take place in Kazan later this month.

During a conversation with India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, Putin expressed his desire to meet PM Modi on October 22, emphasizing the warm relations between the two leaders.

"I propose holding a 2nd meet on Oct 22. Please, send Mr. Modi our warm regards and best wishes—he is a great friend of ours," said President Putin during the talks with NSA Doval.

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The invitation comes amid ongoing diplomatic engagements between India and Russia, with both nations playing significant roles within the BRICS framework. A Modi-Putin meeting would focus on further strengthening the bilateral ties and discussing regional and global issues of mutual interest, including energy cooperation, trade, and defense collaboration.

PM Modi and President Putin have maintained a close and strategic relationship, underlined by frequent high-level exchanges. The proposed meeting at the BRICS summit is expected to continue fostering the partnership between India and Russia, as both countries look to navigate an evolving geopolitical landscape.

This year's BRICS summit, to be hosted in Kazan, is anticipated to be a pivotal gathering, where key global issues, including economic cooperation and multilateralism, will be addressed by the bloc's member states. The summit's agenda will likely include discussions on the ongoing global energy crisis, security concerns, and ways to boost cooperation among the BRICS nations.

Russia, which holds a special relationship with India, continues to prioritize strengthening its ties with New Delhi, despite the shifting global dynamics.