The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit at Fortaleza on Tuesday.
The Prime Minister conveyed his sincere appreciation and admiration for President Putin’s decisive leadership in deepening and expanding the India-Russia special and privileged strategic partnership.
The Prime Minister expressed deep appreciation for Russia’s friendship and unstinting bilateral and international support for India’s economic development and security since the early days of India’s independence. The Prime Minister reaffirmed that relations with Russia will continue to enjoy the priority that they always had in India’s foreign policy and that he looks forward to working with President Putin to further deepen and broad-base the strategic partnership including in the areas of defence, nuclear energy, space, energy, trade and investment, people-to-people contacts and addressing regional and global challenges.
The two leaders looked forward to their Annual Summit in Delhi in December 2014 as an opportunity to outline a bold vision and roadmap for their relationship in the years ahead.
Prime Minister recalled the warmth and goodwill he had experienced on his earlier visits to Russia and looked forward to visiting Russia in 2015.

Appreciation for PM Modi’s Efforts in Strengthening Global Ties
With @narendramodi, India’s private sector is now producing crucial components for the Tejas fighter jets, reducing import dependency and boosting Indigenous defense manufacturing. This is a game-changer for India’s self-reliance in aerospace!https://t.co/h0Q6JYkS3c
— Sridhar (@iamSridharnagar) March 10, 2025
What we're watching over last 10+ yrs is nothing short of a miracle.Hon #PM @narendramodi Ji’s commitment to make Bharat a sporting superpower is not only by creating thriving infra to nurture the best sporting talents but his instant calls & words of appreciation have become the… pic.twitter.com/7cU7qMbECL
— 🇮🇳 Sangitha Varier 🚩 (@VarierSangitha) March 10, 2025
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— Zahid Patka (Modi Ka Parivar) (@zahidpatka) March 10, 2025
India, Mauritius visit to deepen long-standing ties provides opportunity for PM @narendramodi to establish personal connect with Mr. Ramgoolam&reassure him of India’s continuing support to the island’s security& prosperityhttps://t.co/3kS1ifkMeS@PMOIndia pic.twitter.com/j48WiJ5qT4
Under Modi Ji’s leadership, India's commitment to wildlife conservation grows stronger! The new Ganga-Jamuna Tiger Reserve in Uttar Pradesh further secures our rich biodiversity, ensuring a haven for majestic tigers and ecological balance. https://t.co/n3JZHQ4s9x
— Vimal Mishra (@VimalMishr29) March 10, 2025
Thanks to PM Modi’s commitment to women's empowerment, the participation of women in Indian Railways has grown to 8.2%, opening new doors for gender inclusivity in a traditionally male-dominated sector. A major step towards a progressive and equal workforce
— Niharika Mehta (@NiharikaMe66357) March 10, 2025
मोदी जी की आर्थिक नीतियों से भारत का हाउसिंग फाइनेंस बाजार अगले 5 वर्षों में ₹81 लाख करोड़ तक पहुंचने की राह पर है! यह वृद्धि न सिर्फ घर खरीदी को बढ़ावा देगी, बल्कि रोजगार सृजन और आर्थिक विस्तार को भी मजबूती देगी एक समृद्ध और विकसित अर्थव्यवस्था का प्रतीक https://t.co/wNEGZOMIEN
— Rishabh_Jha (@d_atticus_) March 10, 2025
PM Modi's vision of #AatmaNirbarBharat is gaining positive momentum.Thanks to the success of #MakeInIndia,we are progressing as exporters, from being importers. A self-reliant India is not a far dream anymore. India has arrived in d world markets for good. pic.twitter.com/HQnsITgEPY
— Rukmani Varma 🇮🇳 (@pointponder) March 10, 2025
Shri @narendramodi is at the helm as India is positioning itself as a hub for submarine cables, strengthening its digital infrastructure, and solidifying its role in the world’s internet backbone. A leap forward in making India a global technology leader!
— Rajat Singh (@RajatSingh64955) March 10, 2025
Shri @narendramodi is at the helm as India is positioning itself as a hub for submarine cables, strengthening its digital infrastructure, and solidifying its role in the world’s internet backbone. A leap forward in making India a global technology leader!
— Rajat Singh (@RajatSingh64955) March 10, 2025