Modi Pledges Closer India-Russia Ties and Fast-Tracked FTA
- Russia’s position on terrorism ‘mirror’s India’s’: Modi
- Agreements signed on defense, manufacturing, infrastructure
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged to deepen defense ties with Russia at a bilateral meeting in Goa, as India continues its push to modernize its military amid rising tensions in South Asia.
Speaking on Saturday ahead of the BRICS summit alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin, whom he called “an old friend,” Modi announced several defense contracts – including for military helicopters and a deal to acquire Russia’s S-400 air defense system – and said India and Russia will hold an annual defense sector conference.