00:00Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended an annual summit in New Delhi on Friday, focusing on diversifying economic ties.
00:11Putin noted that the Russian delegation was at the forum not only to discuss energy issues, but to develop multifaceted relations with India in various areas.
00:21India has been the second biggest import of Russian crude after China and is one of the biggest trading partners to Russia.
00:31In the last two and a half decades, Putin has consistently tortured this relationship with his leadership and foresight.
00:39In every situation, his leadership has elevated mutual relations to a new height.
00:43I express my heartfelt gratitude to President Putin for this deep friendship and this unwavering commitment towards India.
00:52The 23rd Russia-India summit comes at a pivotal moment as the U.S. pushes for a Ukraine peace deal while seeking global cooperation.
01:01It will test New Delhi's efforts to balance relations with Moscow and Washington as the nearly four-year conflict in Ukraine grinds on.
01:09While India has historically maintained deep ties with Russia, critics say Putin's visit caused strong relations with the European Union and the United States,
01:17and Madhjopada's negotiations for major trade agreements with both that are seen as critical for India's exports.
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