Russian President Vladimir Putin, who reached New Delhi Thursday evening on a two-day state visit, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are likely to unveil a declaration for the Development of Strategic Areas of India-Russia Economic Cooperation until 2030, move forward on a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union, seal a labour mobility agreement and team up on Arctic shipbuilding, The Indian Express has learnt.

In a special gesture indicating the close ties between the two countries and their leaders, Modi received Putin at Delhi airport. They also met for a private dinner at the Prime Minister’s Lok Kalyan Marg residence.

Presenting a copy of the Gita in Russian to Putin, Modi, in a post on X late at night, said, “The teachings of the Gita give inspiration to millions ac

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