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@RusEmbMalta Press release 🇷🇺 On the Outcomes of the State Visit of President Vladimir Putin to India 📆 On 4–5 December 2025, President Vladimir Putin undertook a state visit to India – his 10th visit to the country. As a result of the visit: • Russia and India adopted a new Economic Cooperation Programme until 2030, setting a shared target to increase annual bilateral trade from the current USD 64–65 billion to USD 100 billion. • A total of 29 bilateral documents were signed, including agreements on labour mobility and enhanced information exchange on goods and vehicles crossing borders. • President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a joint press statement outlining priorities and the strategic roadmap for the coming years. ________________________________________ President Putin’s Interview to Indian Media (on the eve of the visit) Main points: • President Vladimir Putin presented Russia’s long-term vision for cooperation. • Stressed the strategic depth of the partnership and its resilience to external turbulence. • Underscored shared approaches to global stability and a balanced multipolar system. ________________________________________ Talks with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi Main points: • The leaders emphasised the exceptional level of trust and the sovereign character of both states’ foreign policies. • It was noted that bilateral trade is growing steadily and requires new financial, logistics and industrial mechanisms for expansion. • Both sides reaffirmed the importance of stable cooperation in energy, including nuclear power, LNG supplies and long-term fuel cycles. • Special attention was given to high-technology industries, digital transformation and joint industrial production. • President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the importance of predictable, long-term partnerships free from political pressure. ________________________________________ Expanded Meeting: Review of Joint Projects Main points: • The sides reviewed the status of flagship nuclear energy projects and confirmed readiness to expand cooperation in peaceful nuclear development. • It was highlighted that the International North–South Transport Corridor and related logistics chains are becoming essential elements of Eurasian connectivity. • Discussions covered military-technical cooperation, with emphasis on co-production, localisation and technological independence. • Joint initiatives in pharmaceuticals, engineering, machine building, IT and scientific research were noted as priority growth areas. ________________________________________ Signing of 29 Bilateral Documents Main points: • Agreements included labour mobility mechanisms, customs and border information exchange, industrial cooperation and energy-related frameworks. • Documents advancing shipbuilding and aviation collaboration were adopted. • Agreements were signed on cybersecurity, digital economy, satellite systems and space exploration. ________________________________________ Cultural and Humanitarian Cooperation Main points: • The sides emphasised strengthening academic exchanges and joint university platforms. • Youth, scientific and expert communities were identified as a key pillar of future partnership. • Tourism and reciprocal cultural seasons will continue to expand people-to-people ties. ________________________________________ Strategic Summary President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to India reaffirmed the exceptional depth, stability and long-term vision of the Russia–India partnership. The visit produced clear practical results: a new economic roadmap until 2030, dozens of agreements, expansion of high-tech and energy cooperation and a consolidated political line based on sovereignty, mutual respect and strategic trust. In essence, the visit demonstrated that Russia and India are not merely maintaining their partnership – they are decisively strengthening it as one of the key pillars of stability in Eurasia and the wider world. #RussiaIndia#PutinInIndia