NEW DELHI: The First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russia Denis Manturov called on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

They exchanged views on enhancing cooperation in various areas, including trade and economic ties, energy, connectivity among others.

PM Modi welcomed the sustained and joint efforts being made by the teams in both sides for the implementation of the decisions taken during  his recent visits and meetings with President Putin to further strengthen India- Russia Special and Priviledged Strategic Partnership.

PM Modi wrote on X: "Glad to meet Russia’s First Deputy PM Denis Manturov. Happy to see that teams on both sides are working together to implement decisions taken during my recent visits and meetings with President Putin to further strengthen India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership."

PM extended his warm greetings to President Putin and said that he looked forward to continued exchanges with him.