Russia’s Manturov Meets Modi in Delhi, Discusses Bilateral Cooperation

Recent Delhi – Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, discussing progress in areas of mutual cooperation and reaffirming the strong strategic partnership between the two nations. The meeting took place yesterday, April 2, 2026, according to a statement released by News On AIR [1].

Key Areas of Discussion

Manturov briefed Prime Minister Modi on the advancement of collaborative efforts, specifically focusing on trade and economic partnerships, fertilizer supplies, connectivity projects, and people-to-people exchanges. These discussions build upon the momentum generated during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s successful visit to India in December 2025 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit [4].

Strengthening the India-Russia Partnership

Prime Minister Modi expressed his satisfaction with the ongoing efforts to implement the outcomes of the Annual Summit. He emphasized the commitment from both sides to further strengthen the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. This partnership has been a cornerstone of India’s foreign policy for decades, characterized by close ties in defense, energy, and geopolitical alignment [4].

Future Visits and High-Level Dialogue

The meeting as well touched upon future high-level engagements. Sergey Lavrov has confirmed that Prime Minister Modi is expected to visit Russia [2]. Russia has expressed eagerness to welcome Modi, underlining the importance of continued dialogue in bolstering bilateral relations [3].

India’s Strategic Autonomy

Russia has consistently praised India’s strategic autonomy, recognizing Delhi’s independent foreign policy stance [3]. This mutual respect forms a key element of the enduring relationship between the two countries.