MOSCOW: Telephonic Conversation between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and President of the Russian Federation H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin

MOSCOW: Prime
Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on telephone recently with the President of
the Russian Federation H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin.

The leaders discussed the unfolding situation in Afghanistan and its
implications for the region and the world. They expressed the view that it was
important for the two strategic partners to work together and instructed their
senior officials to remain in touch.

The two leaders expressed satisfaction at the progress in the ‘Special and
Privileged Strategic Partnership’ between both countries despite the challenges
posed by the Covid pandemic. They appreciated the ongoing bilateral cooperation
in the fight against the Covid pandemic, especially in the supply and
production of ‘Sputnik V’ vaccine.

The leaders also touched upon the forthcoming multilateral engagements,
including the BRICS Summit, meeting of the Council of SCO Heads of State, and
India’s participation in the Eastern Economic Forum.

Prime Minister Modi said that he looked forward to President Putin’s visit to
India for the next Bilateral Summit. The two leaders agreed to remain in touch
on bilateral and global issues, in particular, the situation in Afghanistan.