Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Hyderabad House in the national capital Friday, where the two leaders will deliberate on strengthening bilateral ties and bolstering co-operation across many segments including economy, defence and trade.

Before arriving at Hyderabad House, President Putin paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at the Rajghat by laying a wreath. He was flanked by Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh to the Rajghat.

Earlier in the day, the Russian President was also accorded ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan and was given a guard of honour.

Russian President’s India itinerary remains packed for the day, as he will attend a business event later in the day and will be hosted by

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