New Delhi, Dec 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation. Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone on Friday with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Kremlin said.
Following up on their meeting in Samarkand on the sidelines of the SCO Summit, the two leaders reviewed several aspects of the bilateral relationship, including energy cooperation, trade and investments, defence & security cooperation, and other key areas.
"PM Modi briefed President Putin on India’s ongoing Presidency of G-20, highlighting its key priorities. He also looked forward to both countries working together during India’s Chairship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. They agreed to remain in regular touch with each other," according to a statement from PMO. In the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated India's position in favor of dialogue and diplomacy as the only way forward, in his conversation with Russian President Putin.
PM Modi and President Putin reviewed bilateral ties in areas of energy, trade and investments, defence cooperation.