Indian PM, Putin discuss bilateral, global issues
The two leaders reviewed the implementation of the decisions taken during Putin’s visit to India in December 2021 and exchanged ideas on how to further encourage bilateral trade in agricultural goods, fertilizers and pharma products.
Indian Ministry of External Affairs on Friday disclosed that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed bilateral and global issues, including Ukraine over the phone.
According to a statement, the two leaders reviewed the implementation of the decisions taken during Putin's visit to India in December 2021 and exchanged ideas on how to further encourage bilateral trade in agricultural goods, fertilizers and pharma products.
The leaders also discussed global issues, including the state of the international energy and food markets, the statement said.
Regarding the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Modi reiterated India's long-standing position in favour of dialogue and diplomacy, the statement said.