Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held talks with President Vladimir Putin of Russia in Sochi.
Thanking President Putin for having invited him to Sochi for the informal summit, PM Narendra Modi said that India-Russia ties were characterised by mutual respect and goodwill.
The Prime Minister congratulated President Putin for his win in the elections.
PM Modi highlighted Russia's role in India getting permanent membership of the SCO, cooperation between both the countries for International North-South Transport Corridor and BRICS.
Relationship characterised by deep trust, mutual respect and immense goodwill! Russian President #Putin warmly welcomed PM @narendramodi at Bocharev Creek in #Sochi ahead of the delegation-level talks. pic.twitter.com/dOKaHE61VV
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) May 21, 2018