First day of Putin’s visit, important bilateral talks held at private dinner, what decisions were taken? – Read

Delhi’s cold wave gave up when PM Modi warmly welcomed President Putin at Palam Airport. Putin is on a two-day visit to India. The scene seen at the airport on its first day surprised even the Kremlin. PM Modi broke protocol and hugged his dearest friend. In this way, this visit is not just diplomacy but also a sign of unique chemistry. After this, PM Modi organized a private dinner for him, which told the world that this visit is also a high-voltage episode of power-politics. Let us know the special things before Putin’s visit.

After welcoming Putin at Palam Airport in Delhi, PM Modi and the President of Russia reached the PM residence in the same car. Here the PM organized a private dinner for Putin. During this, there was a long discussion between the two leaders. Regarding meeting Putin, PM Modi said in a post on X, ‘It is a great pleasure to welcome my friend President Putin to India. Looking forward to our conversation this evening and tomorrow. India-Russia friendship has stood the test of time, which has greatly benefited our people.

Impact of Putin’s visit

This visit of Putin will further strengthen the nearly 8 decade old India-Russia partnership. Such a partnership between the two countries which remains unbreakable despite the complex geopolitical environment. It is being said that the discussion between the two leaders at the private dinner will create a good atmosphere for the summit talks to be held on Friday, which will yield good results.

The main topic of the conversation between Modi-Putin will focus on issues like strengthening defense relations, keeping India-Russia trade safe from pressure from any country and exploring possibilities of cooperation in small modular plants. Western countries will also keep an eye on this meeting. Amidst all this, Putin’s visit is even more important because it is happening amidst the strain in India-US relations.

Welcome will be held at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Before the meeting between Modi and Putin on Friday, the Russian President will be formally welcomed at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the morning. After this, there will be a meeting at Hyderabad House, where Modi will host a banquet for Putin and his delegation. During this period many issues will be discussed. Putin will also go to Rajghat in the morning. After the meeting, Putin will also launch a new channel of the government broadcaster. After this, the President will attend the state banquet hosted by Murmu in his honour. He can leave India at around 9 pm.