Russian President Vladimir Putin hosts PM Modi for private tete-a-tete, to hold talks Thursday

Pic courtesy: ANI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Russia that is expected to take the already close strategic partnership between the two countries
to a higher trajectory as he said the trip will deepen bilateral cooperation in economic, energy and security spheres.

24 December 2015

00:47 IST

"Met President Putin and discussed India-Russia ties. The meeting was fruitful," tweets PM Modi.

Met President Putin and discussed India-Russia ties. The meeting was fruitful. pic.twitter.com/isYcIqOekD

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 23, 2015

23:19 IST

PM Modi meets President Putin.

Building Druzhba-Dosti over dinner.President Putin @KremlinRussia_E hosts a private tete-a-tete for PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/cZj6DRnzOH

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 23, 2015

23:12 IST

A $600 million deal with Moscow for the purchase of Kamov helicopters is on the cards, with a large "Make in India" component, as per reports.

20:16 IST

More pics tweeted by PIB:

More pics of PM @narendramodi being welcomed on his arrival at Moscow airport. pic.twitter.com/b6NJamH03S

— PIB India (@PIB_India) December 23, 2015

20:12 IST

MEA tweets a video of the welcome accorded to PM Modi on his arrival in Moscow:

Cold and rain are no obstacles for a red carpet welcome for PM @narendramodi at Moscow Airport pic.twitter.com/pDztaXMa7k

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 23, 2015

20:11 IST

"Reached Moscow. A series of programmes await in this short but very important visit", PM tweets on landing in Russia.

Прибыл в Москву. Выстроен ряд двусторонних мероприятий в этом коротком, но весьма важном визите. pic.twitter.com/j3TEFUpTfq

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 23, 2015

19:45 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accorded guard of honour after he lands in Moscow.

19:36 IST

In an interview to a Russian news agency PM Modi had said, "Our relation with Russia is unique, covering almost every field of human endeavour."

Our relation with Russia is unique, covering almost every field of human endeavour. ​My interview to @tassagency_en https://t.co/Qq8ihBol2Y

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 23, 2015

19:35 IST

Before leaving for Russia PM Modi had written in a Facebook post - "Am very optimistic about outcomes of my Russia visit. It will deepen economic and security ties with a valued friend."

Am very optimistic about outcomes of my Russia visit. It will deepen economic & security ties with a valued friend. https://t.co/uZcZW4zvnA

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 23, 2015

19:32 IST

Earlier when PM left for Russia the MEA had tweeted the following:

The year's final diplomatic sojourn: PM @narendramodi embarks for Moscow for the 16th Annual Summit pic.twitter.com/XlK3fLIkq5

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 23, 2015

19:25 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in Moscow.

Namaste Moscow! PM @narendramodi arrives on his 1st bilateral visit to Russia as part of the Annual Summits pic.twitter.com/PUu7atOtW8

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 23, 2015