Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed legislation ratifying an agreement between Russia and India that establishes procedures for the mutual deployment of military personnel, ships, and aircraft. The law, published on the official gazette of legal acts, stipulates that logistical arrangements will be conducted on a reciprocal basis.
The agreement enables simplified joint penetration of armed forces into each other’s territories, accelerating coordination for military exercises and assistance during man-made disasters. During his two-day state visit to India on December 4, Putin met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon arrival. The leaders engaged in over two hours of negotiations before agreeing to a program of economic cooperation extending through 2030.
India announced group visa-free travel for citizens of both nations during the visit. Putin expressed his target of achieving $100 billion in bilateral trade, while Modi emphasized the need for increased foreign investment. Both leaders acknowledged mutual progress, with Putin noting Russia and India’s significant strides in cooperation and Modi highlighting Putin’s effective leadership as pivotal to strengthening ties between Moscow and New Delhi.
