This Article is From Oct 04, 2018

Russian President Vladimir Putin Arrives In India: Highlights

The key feature of his visit will be the signing of a deal for Russia's S-400 Triumf air defence system.

Russian President Vladimir Putin Arrives In India: Highlights

The last India-Russia bilateral summit was held in Russia on June 1, 2017.

New Delhi:

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in India to attend the 19th India-Russia bilateral annual summit. The key feature of his visit will be the signing of a deal for Russia's S-400 Triumf air defence system. Mr Putin arrived at 6:30 pm in New Delhi. He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his house, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed. Mr Putin and PM Modi will also hold a delegation level talks tomorrow at 11:30 am in which they will discuss a host of issues including the US sanctions on Iranian oil. Mr Putin will also meet President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhawan. The last India-Russia bilateral summit was held in Russia on June 1, 2017.

Here are the highlights of Vladimir Putin's India visit:

Oct 04, 2018 20:30 (IST)
PM Modi received Russian President Vladimir Putin at his house.

Oct 04, 2018 19:08 (IST)
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will receive the Russian President at the airport.
Oct 04, 2018 19:05 (IST)
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in India.
Oct 04, 2018 17:50 (IST)
Vladimir Putin will attend the 19th India-Russia bilateral annual summit scheduled to begin on Friday.
Oct 04, 2018 17:47 (IST)
The signing of a deal for Russia's S-400 Triumf air defence system is the key feature of the visit.
Oct 04, 2018 17:46 (IST)
Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive in Delhi at around 6:30 pm and will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence in an hour, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed.
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