Modi-Putin hold bilateral talks ahead of BRICS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held wide-ranging talks in New Delhi on Friday, with discussions expected to focus on raising annual bilateral trade to USD 100 billion by 2030 and strengthening cooperation in defence, energy and critical minerals.Putin arrived in India earlier in the day for a three-day visit to attend the BRICS Summit. The two leaders are also expected to discuss expanding defence cooperation between India and Russia.Kremlin spokesperson Dmitr…


