Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on telephone today with the
President of the Russian Federation H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin.
The leaders discussed the unfolding situation in Afghanistan and its
implications for the region and the world. They expressed the view that
it was important for the two strategic partners to work together and
instructed their senior officials to remain in touch.
The two leaders expressed satisfaction at the progress in the ‘Special
and Privileged Strategic Partnership’ between both countries despite
the challenges posed by the Covid pandemic. They appreciated the
ongoing bilateral cooperation in the fight against the Covid pandemic,
especially in the supply and production of ‘Sputnik V’ vaccine.
The leaders also touched upon the forthcoming multilateral engagements,
including the BRICS Summit, meeting of the Council of SCO Heads of
State, and India’s participation in the Eastern Economic Forum.
Prime Minister Modi said that he looked forward to President Putin’s
visit to India for the next Bilateral Summit. The two leaders agreed to
remain in touch on bilateral and global issues, in particular, the
situation in Afghanistan.
New Delhi
August 24, 2021
