India and Russia discussed ways to strengthen defence cooperation at a meeting Indian Ambassador in Moscow Vinay Kumar held with Colonel General Aleksandr Fomin, Russia's Deputy Minister of Defence.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a thorough exchange of views on current issues of bilateral practical cooperation during the 22nd Annual Bilateral Summit between the two nations held on July 8-9, 2024 in Moscow.
PM Modi and President Putin made a strong pitch for a 'secured and stable Afghanistan'- that will have "an inclusive government with all sections of society". In his remarks, Prime Minister Modi said at the Summit parley: "We are adopting a long-term vision to strengthen our partnership in economic affairs".
Russia would engage with India to ensure the success of the 'Make in India' programme
The S-400 is known as Russia’s most advanced long-range surface-to-air missile defence system. China was the first foreign buyer to seal a government-to-government deal with Russia in 2014 to procure the lethal missile system.
India and Russia have been discussing trade in their national currencies for quite some time but have not been able to arrive at a consensus so far.
India may risk US sanctions, knowing it may hurt the US equally too, but would neither surrender its interest in Chabahar or stop oil procurements.
Nauert's remarks came a day after Trump said that India would find out "sooner think you think" about his decision on whether to impose sanctions on its deal with Russia.
The US had earlier urged its allies to forgo transactions with Russia, warning that the S-400 missile defence system that India intends to buy would be a 'focus area' for sanctions.
The Modi-Putin summit beginning could also witness the signing of crucial energy deals between the two countries.
