Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday held a telephone conversation and reviewed bilateral cooperation in areas of energy, trade and defence and security.
Following up on their meeting in Samarkand on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, the two leaders reviewed several aspects of the bilateral relationship, including energy cooperation, trade and investments, defence and security cooperation, and other key areas, Prime Minister's Office (PMO) informed.
PM Modi also briefed President Putin on India’s ongoing Presidency of G-20, highlighting its key priorities. "He also looked forward to both countries working together during India’s Chairship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. They agreed to remain in regular touch with each other," the PMO added.
In the context of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Prime Minister Modi reiterated his call for dialogue and diplomacy as the only way forward, in his conversation with Putin.
The phone conversation came days after it emerged that PM Modi will not be travelling to Russia for the annual India-Russia summit this year.
Putin visited India last year for the summit.
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