Rustam Minnikhanov takes part in negotiations of leaders of Russia and India

On December 11, during his working trip to India, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov took part in negotiations of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

At the meeting Vladimir Putin spoke about progressive development of Russia-India relations in all areas, and noted that several documents would be signed according to results of the visit. It will be a serious step in developing relations between two countries, Putin stressed.

Vladimir Putin introduced members of the delegation, and said that Russian leadership would stick to that policy in relations between Russia and India that was developing for decades.

Narendra Modi noted that Russia is the closest friend and privileged partner of India. “This is a very precise wording, based on current situation and history of our relations,” Putin commented.

Narendra Modi said that at their meeting with Vladimir Putin before te negotiations, they agreed to focus on trade and economic issues.

A number of agreements and contacts were signed between Russia and India in the end of negotiations.