New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday praised India–Russia ties, describing the relationship as a “North Star” guiding stability in a rapidly changing global order. Speaking at a joint press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin, he announced that both nations have agreed on an economic cooperation roadmap until 2030.

Key highlights from PM Modi’s remarks

• PM Modi welcomed President Putin to the 23rd India–Russia Summit, recalling that the Russian leader laid the groundwork for the strategic partnership 25 years ago.

• He noted that despite global turbulence over the past decades, India–Russia friendship has remained steady and dependable, built on mutual trust and respect.

• Modi emphasised that energy security remains a core pillar of ties, with long-standing cooperation in civil nuclear energy and growing collaboration in critical minerals to support global supply chains.

• He highlighted cultural ties as well, noting the display of Lord Buddha’s sacred relics in Kalmykia and announced an upcoming free 30-day e-tourist visa and group visa facility for Russian citizens.

Putin backs India’s stance on terrorism, praises Modi’s global stature

President Putin thanked PM Modi and President Droupadi Murmu for their warm hospitality and reaffirmed Russia’s commitment to maintaining uninterrupted fuel supplies to support India’s growing energy needs.

Key takeaways from Putin’s address

• Putin said Russia will continue steady shipments of oil, gas, and coal, underscoring energy cooperation as a major success.

• He noted that bilateral trade grew 12% last year, hitting a record high, and is expected to remain strong.

• Putin supported the creation of an FTA between India and the Eurasian Economic Union, adding that 96% of bilateral trade is now settled in national currencies.

• He underlined the longstanding defence partnership, with Russia assisting India for decades across the Army, Air Defence, aviation, and Navy.

• On terrorism, Putin echoed India’s stance, drawing parallels between the Pahalgam attack and the Crocus City Hall attack, and said both nations stand united against the “common source” of such acts.

• He expressed confidence that the latest talks would further strengthen the India–Russia strategic partnership across global forums including the UN, G20, BRICS, and SCO.

Putin concluded by saying he is satisfied with the outcomes of the summit and confident that the agreements reached will advance the partnership for the benefit of the people of both countries.

List of Outcomes: State Visit of the President of the Russian Federation to India

MoUs and Agreements.

Migration and Mobility:

Agreement between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Russian Federation on Temporary Labour Activity of Citizens of one State in the Territory of the other State

Agreement between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Russian Federation on Cooperation in Combating Irregular Migration

Health and Food safety:

Agreement between the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation on the cooperation in the field of healthcare, medical education and science

Agreement between the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Republic of India and the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Well-being (Russian Federation) in the field of food safety

Maritime Cooperation and Polar waters:

Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways of the Government of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation on the Training of Specialists for Ships Operating in Polar Waters

Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways of the Republic of India and the Maritime Board of the Russian Federation

Fertilizers:

Memorandum of Understanding between M/s. JSC UralChem and M/s. Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited and National Fertilizers Limited and Indian Potash Limited

Customs and commerce:

Protocol between the Central Board of Indirect taxes and Customs of the Government of the Republic of India and the Federal Customs Service (Russian Federation) for cooperation in exchange of Pre-arrival information in respect of goods and vehicles moved between the Republic of India and the Russian federation

Bilateral Agreement between Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications of the Republic of India between and JSC «Russian Post»

Academic collaboration:

Memorandum of Understanding on scientific and academic collaboration between Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Pune and Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education “National Tomsk State University”, Tomsk

Agreement regarding cooperation between University of Mumbai, Lomonosov Moscow State University and Joint-Stock Company Management Company of Russian Direct Investment Fund

Media Collaboration:

Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation and Collaboration on Broadcasting between Prasar Bharati, India and Joint Stock Company Gazprom-media Holding, Russian Federation.

Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation and Collaboration on Broadcasting between Prasar Bharati, India and National Media Group, Russia

Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation and Collaboration on Broadcasting between Prasar Bharati, India and the BIG ASIA Media Group

Addendum to Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation and collaboration on broadcasting between Prasar Bharati, India, and ANO “TV-Novosti”

Memorandum of Understanding between “TV BRICS” Joint-stock company and “Prasar Bharati (PB)”

Announcements

Programme for the Development of Strategic Areas of India – Russia Economic Cooperation till 2030

The Russian side has decided to adopt the Framework Agreement to join the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA).

Agreement for the exhibition “India. Fabric of Time” between the National Crafts Museum &Hastkala Academy (New Delhi, India) and the Tsaritsyno State Historical, Architectural, Art and Landscape Museum-Reserve (Moscow, Russia)

Grant of 30 days e-Tourist Visa on gratis basis to Russian nationals on reciprocal basis

Grant of Group Tourist Visa on gratis basis to Russian nationals