MOSOCW: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov met in Moscow on Wednesday as they reviewed preparations for the annual India-Russia Leaders Summit set to be held in New Delhi, next month.
"A pleasure to meet First DPM Denis Manturov in Moscow today morning. Took stock of the progress made since our last meeting for the 26th IRIGC-TEC in August 2025. Reviewed preparations for the upcoming Annual India-Russia Leaders Summit in New Delhi next month, " EAM Jaishankar posted on X.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India in December for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. He last visited India in December 2021 to attend the 21st edition of the meeting.
On Tuesday, EAM Jaishankar called on Putin in Moscow and conveyed greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During the meeting, EAM Jaishankar apprised President Putin about preparations being made for the annual India-Russia Summit.
"Honoured to call on President Putin of Russia in Moscow today. Conveyed greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Apprised him of preparations underway for the upcoming Annual India Russia Summit. Also discussed regional and global developments. Deeply value his perspectives and guidance on further advancement of our ties, " EAM Jaishankar posted on X.