Modi, Putin hold talks in New Delhi on trade, defence

Modi and Putin are expected to discuss cooperation between the two countries in civil nuclear energy, fertilisers, defence, critical minerals, manufacturing, railways, and steel, an Indian source said.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin began talks in New ​Delhi on Friday, their second meeting in two weeks, that is expected ‌to focus on trade, energy and defence ties between the two countries, which have long been friends.