PM Modi and Vladimir Putin hug during their bilateral meeting in Bishkek NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, where the two leaders discussed bilateral ties and key global developments."Had extensive discussions with President Putin.
Discussed the full range of the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.
It is gladdening to see significant progress across various sectors in recent years.
Focus areas for the India-Russia friendship remain energy, innovation, space, fertilisers and people-to-people linkages," PM Modi said in a post on X.
'Move from endless war to end of war' Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for an end to prolonged conflicts, saying that every day spent in war pushes humanity backwards, while steps towards peace bring renewed hope."Every day spent in war sets humanity back, whereas every step taken towards peace fills humanity with new hope and enthusiasm.
We must move away from endless war and an end to the war.
This is essential for the well-being of humanity," PM Modi said during his bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bishkek.Referring to the Ukraine conflict, PM Modi said India had consistently discussed the issue with Putin and remained committed to supporting peace efforts.
"We have consistently discussed the issue of Ukraine.
When we met previously, you briefed me in detail on all aspects of the matter.
As you know, India supports all efforts towards peace and will continue to do so," he said.Calling for an early peaceful settlement, PM Modi said, "A peaceful resolution to all issues at the earliest is the call of humanity, and this is India's message.
The land of Gandhi and the land of Buddha share a single message- the path of peace.
Today, I look forward to discussing these matters with you," he added.PM Modi invites Putin for Brics Summit PM Modi invited Putin to New Delhi for the upcoming Brics Summit in September."We are eager to welcome you to India for the Brics Summit in New Delhi this September," PM Modi said, adding that Putin's visit would "further strengthen India-Russia relations."Putin is scheduled to travel to New Delhi later this year for the summit.Putin thanked PM Modi for his role in maintaining India-Russia relations.
"I'm very grateful to you for your personal attention to the Russia-India relationship," the Russian president said.The two leaders reviewed cooperation across areas of the bilateral partnership and exchanged views on pressing international issues.PM Modi and Putin take car ride Following their bilateral meeting, PM Modi and Putin travelled together in the same car to the opening ceremony of the VI World Nomad Games at Bishkek Arena.The meeting comes months after the last India-Russia Annual Summit, held in New Delhi during Putin's state visit on December 4-5, 2025.
During that summit, the two countries adopted a joint statement and announced 21 outcomes, including 16 MoUs and agreements covering areas such as mobility, fertilisers, health, food safety, maritime cooperation, customs, commerce, academics and media.India and Russia have held 23 annual summits so far, alternately in the two countries.
Their relationship was elevated to a "Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership" in 2010.Earlier, PM Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, with the two leaders discussing the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
It was their first bilateral meeting since the Iran-US conflict broke out in February."Calling for safeguarding the freedom of navigation and commerce, he (PM Modi) emphasised that civilians and civilian infrastructure, including commercial shipping and seafarers must not be harmed under any circumstances," MEA said.Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines During the meeting, PM Modi reiterated India's support for efforts to end the conflict and stressed the importance of freedom of navigation and protecting civilians and civil infrastructure in the region.
"Met President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek.
Reiterated our commitment to strengthening India’s long standing friendship with Iran across diverse sectors," PM Modi said on social media.
"We want to expand and diversify our trade basket in the times to come.
We had a discussion on the prevailing situation in the region.
India will continue to support all efforts aimed at ensuring lasting peace," he said.Get the latest India News and Live updates.
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