The invitation has triggered political attention as key party leaders, including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, were reportedly not invited to the high-profile diplomatic event.
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s day-long engagements in Delhi today, from summit talks to a state banquet, are set to deliver major outcomes on defence, trade and energy cooperation.
Putin is in India on a two-day visit to attend the 23rd Russia-India Annual Summit.
Here is the full schedule of Vladimir Putin’s two-day India visit, including arrival time, dinner with PM Modi, summit timings, business forum and the state banquet.
Vladimir Putin arrives in Delhi this evening, marking the start of a two-day India visit focused on defence cooperation, energy ties and high-level talks with Prime Minister Modi.
The Russian President is coming to India on a two-day state visit, his first since the war in Ukraine.
Lavrov said the visit is expected to happen in December and will focus on a wide-ranging bilateral agenda.
