PM Modi to visit Russia today, talks on nuclear energy on agenda

December 23, 2015 08:04

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to Russia today for annual summit talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin that is aimed at further expanding the special and privileged strategic ties with a particular focus on nuclear energy, hydrocarbons, defence and trade.

After the talks on Thursday, the two 'time-tested' partners are likely to ink a number of pacts in a range of sectors including nuclear energy and defence.

The talks between the two countries at the highest level have been taking place alternately in Moscow and New Delhi since 2000.

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