Putin’s Delhi Bound: India-Russia Summit to Supercharge ‘Special’ Strategic Ties

Visit Details

President Putin will undertake a state visit to India on December 4-5, 2025, at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation, as confirmed by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Kremlin sources. He will engage in bilateral talks with Modi, receive a ceremonial welcome from President Droupadi Murmu, and attend a hosted banquet. This follows recent high-level interactions, including Modi's SCO Summit meeting with Putin and preparations highlighted in November discussions.​

Strategic Objectives

The summit targets a comprehensive review of bilateral relations across defense, energy, trade, and more, while setting ambitious goals to elevate the partnership—described as "time-tested" and based on mutual trust. Leaders will exchange perspectives on pressing regional and global issues, reinforcing India's balanced diplomacy amid evolving geopolitics.​

Key Highlights:

Bilateral Review: Assess progress in 'Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership' since 2000, covering defense, energy, and trade aiming for $100B by 2030.​

High-Level Engagements: Putin-Modi talks, Presidential reception, and banquet to symbolize enduring bonds.​

Global Focus: Discussions on Ukraine, multipolarity, SCO/BRICS coordination, and maritime/energy cooperation.​

Context: Builds on 25 years of ties, recent Jaishankar-Putin meet, and Modi's overtures for the 23rd Annual Summit.​

Sources: Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Hindustan Times, NDTV, Times of India