Soon after travelling to the airport and receiving Russian President Vladimir Putin at the tarmac in a special gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stated that he is eagerly looking forward to his interactions with the Russian leader later in the evening and on Friday.

"Delighted to welcome my friend, President Putin to India. Looking forward to our interactions later this evening and tomorrow. India-Russia friendship is a time tested one that has greatly benefitted our people," PM Modi posted on X along with his photographs with Putin.

The two leaders warmly hugged and greeted each other before leaving the airport together in the same vehicle as the Russian President began his State Visit to India.

They also briefly watched and applauded a cultural performance as part of t

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