Russian President to meet PM Modi at Hyderabad House today
Russian President Vladimir Putin, who arrived in India on Thursday evening, will hold discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House today.
India and Russia are likely to sign S-400 missile defence systems deal worth $ 5billion today despite opposition from the United States which had slapped sanctions against China last week for a similar air defence deal with Russia.
India, however, is going ahead with the S-400 deal with Russia because of the traditional friendship with Kremlin.
After landing in India on Thursday evening for a two-day visit, President Putin drove straight to PM Modi’s residence at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg for dinner.
It was an informal meeting between the two leaders. President Putin’s formal engagements will begin today.
India and Russia are likely to sign 20 agreements during President Putin's visit in various areas including defence, space and energy.
President Vladimir Putin has arrived on a two-day visit for attending the 19th India-Russia annual bilateral summit.
A high-level Russian delegation has also arrived with President Putin for this summit.
According to the official schedule, President Putin will meet PM Modi at Hyderabad House at 11 am. The two sides will hold delegation-level talks at 11.30 am during which the defence deals will be finalised. President Putin is likely to address a joint press conference with PM Modi at around 1.30 pm.
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