New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to begin a tightly scheduled visit to New Delhi on Thursday evening, marking a significant moment in the ongoing partnership between India and Russia. He is expected to land at around 6:30 PM, after which he will head directly to the Prime Minister’s residence for a private dinner meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The leaders are scheduled to hold an extended one-on-one discussion until approximately 8:30 PM before the Russian President returns to his hotel for the night.
His official engagements will start on Friday morning with a ceremonial meeting at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where he will meet the President of India at around 11 AM. Following this, he is scheduled to visit Rajghat to pay tribute at the national memorial. The stopover is expected to last about half an hour.
The core of the diplomatic agenda will unfold at Hyderabad House, where formal talks and structured interactions between the two delegations have been arranged. Prime Minister Modi will host a lunch for the visiting leader around 2 PM, after which both sides will move into a series of discussions covering a broad range of bilateral priorities.
Throughout the afternoon, officials from both nations will review ongoing cooperation and assess new opportunities for collaboration. Key subjects expected to dominate the talks include defence partnerships, energy cooperation, trade expansion, and long-term strategic initiatives that shape the foundation of the India-Russia relationship.
Despite its short duration, the visit carries considerable diplomatic importance. India and Russia continue to maintain steady political engagement and robust economic ties, even as global dynamics evolve rapidly. The meetings are anticipated to reinforce existing commitments while exploring new pathways to deepen cooperation across critical sectors.
Putin’s 27-hour stay underscores the continued relevance of high-level dialogue between the two nations, setting the stage for discussions that could influence bilateral relations in the years ahead.
