politics

April 4, 2026

India’s Modi and Russian Deputy PM Manturov Discuss Trade, Energy Ties

Indian PM Modi and Russia’s Denis Manturov discuss boosting cooperation in energy, fertilizers, and trade ahead of the BRICS summit and the Indian leader’s planned Moscow visit

India’s Modi and Russian Deputy PM Manturov Discuss Trade, Energy Ties

TL;DR

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov in New Delhi.
  • Discussions covered mutually beneficial cooperation in trade, fertilizers, connectivity, and people-to-people ties.
  • The implementation of outcomes from the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit was reviewed.
  • India is looking to boost fertilizer imports from Russia amid supply crunch concerns.
  • Manturov also held talks with India's Foreign Minister, Finance Minister, and National Security Adviser.
  • The visit is significant ahead of India hosting the BRICS summit and Modi's potential visit to Moscow.

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