00:00Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Nareta Modi held bilateral talks in New Delhi ahead of the 18th
00:06RIC summit.
00:07The meeting focused on strengthening the long-standing strategic partnership between Russia and India with trade, energy, defense, technology and
00:15investment among the key areas on the agenda.
00:18The leaders also exchanged views on major international developments as RIC members seek to expand cooperation and strengthen the role
00:25in an increasingly multi-poral world.
00:27The talks come amid continued Western pressure on Moscow and growing efforts by BRICS nations to develop independent mechanisms for
00:35trade and economic cooperation.
00:37Putin's visit underscores the importance of Russia-India relations as New Delhi prepares to host leaders from across the expanded
00:43BRICS grouping for this weekend's summit.
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