Overview
- India announced free 30‑day e‑tourist visas for Russian citizens, along with a 30‑day group tourist visa, and said two related agreements were signed.
- The two‑day program included a ceremonial welcome, a Rajghat tribute, bilateral talks and a joint press conference before Putin departed the same night.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally received Putin at Palam airport, shared a car ride to the PM’s residence and hosted a private dinner.
- Russia’s State Duma approved the RELOS logistics pact ahead of the trip, signaling expanded scope for military logistics cooperation.
- Putin cited potential cooperation in high technology, nuclear and space programs, shipbuilding and aircraft production but declined to detail deals before formal joint announcements.