Before the official talks, the two leaders held informal conversation as they travelled to the venue of their bilateral meeting in the same car after concluding engagements at the SCO summit. An Indian readout said PM Modi reiterated his support for the recent initiatives that have been taken to address the conflict in Ukraine, and emphasised the need to expedite a cessation of the conflict, and find a “durable peace” settlement. The Indian readout said Modi and Putin discussed bilateral cooperation, including in the economic, financial, and energy sectors and expressed satisfaction with the sustained growth in bilateral ties in these areas.
Author: The Hills Times
Published at: 2025-09-01 23:00:00
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