Russian President Vladimir Putin was welcomed by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he received a ceremonial welcome and the tri-services guard of honour at the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday.

The ceremonial welcome was accorded at the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan, following which, Putin inspected the Guard of Honour. The Russian, Indian national anthems were played to welcome Putin.

The Russian President is on a two-day State visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Delhi LG VK Saxena, CDS General Anil Chauhan and other dignitaries were present at the ceremony.

President Droupadi Murmu and Russian President Vladimir Putin introduced each other to the dignitaries from each ot

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