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'Devoting personal attention': Putin credits PM Modi for India-Russia trade growth

Russian President Vladimir Putin credited PM Narendra Modi's personal attention for the growth in India-Russia trade this year. Putin also said he looks forward to meeting Modi at the SCO Summit during his meeting with EAM S Jaishankar in Moscow.

'Devoting personal attention': Putin credits PM Modi for India-Russia trade growth

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his personal attention in boosting India-Russia trade this year. Speaking at the Kremlin during Modi's official visit, Putin noted that while trade had declined slightly last year, it is now growing, largely due to Modi's efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.

The External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized the significance of high-level dialogues in enhancing ties, with key areas of collaboration including fertiliser supplies, nuclear energy, and high-technology sectors. Putin also expressed his intention to meet Modi at the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, and welcomed Jaishankar to India for the upcoming BRICS Summit.

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