Vision 2030 Strategic Roadmap: India and Russia signed a comprehensive programme outlining priority areas for long-term economic cooperation, including trade expansion, co-production, and co-innovation.
Boosting Bilateral Trade: Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to achieving $100 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. They also discussed progress on a proposed India–EAEU Free Trade Agreement and ways to increase Indian exports in pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and consumer products.
Energy Partnership: Energy was reaffirmed as a core pillar of the partnership. The agenda included civil nuclear collaboration, joint work on critical minerals, and President Putin’s assurance of uninterrupted energy supplies to India.
Counter-Terrorism Cooperation: PM Modi stressed that India and Russia stand “shoulder to shoulder” against terrorism, noting that attacks on both nations stem from common sources. He called for unified global action against terrorism.
Ukraine Conflict: PM Modi reiterated India’s consistent position of being “on the side of peace” and pushing for diplomacy. President Putin briefed him on Russia’s efforts toward a peaceful settlement and shared details of ongoing proposals.
Defence & High-Tech Collaboration: The discussions covered ongoing military ties as well as cooperation in space exploration, artificial intelligence, and shipbuilding, aligning with India’s Make in India goals.
Labour Mobility Agreement: Both sides are working toward a mobility pact that would enable the smoother movement of skilled and semi-skilled Indian workers to Russia.
Global and Multilateral Engagement: India and Russia agreed to maintain close coordination at international platforms, including the UN, G20, BRICS, and SCO.
