Russia reveals India's big asks ahead of Modi-Putin meet: Su-57 tech, nuclear plants and more
At the BRICS Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have a significant meeting with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. The agenda includes vital topics like defense, trade initiatives, and nuclear energy partnerships. Russia is committed to bolstering India's position within BRICS, as the summit will further explore avenues for economic and financial collaborations between all member nations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to hold bilateral talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Putin's visit to India ahead of the BRICS Summit in September. The discussions are expected to cover various areas of cooperation, including defence technology, nuclear energy, and trade.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that the two leaders will meet during Putin's visit, which is scheduled for September 11. Trade and economic cooperation will be a broad topic of discussion, but Peskov also mentioned that India has been asking for technology transfer for Russia's Su-57 fighter aircraft. Russia is awaiting further negotiations with India to set up new nuclear power plants, Peskov added.
Peskov assured that the visit will provide an opportunity to deepen bilateral cooperation, highlighting the close personal relationship between the two leaders. Russia supports India's efforts to strengthen cooperation within BRICS and expressed confidence in the success of the summit. The Kremlin spokesperson also mentioned that around 90% of Russia's payments and transactions with BRICS countries are now conducted in national currencies, emphasizing the growing importance of this trend.
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