'Looking Forward To Hosting Russian President': PM Modi To Putin's Aide

Last Updated:November 18, 2025, 23:52 IST

Nikolai Patrushev met PM Modi to discuss maritime cooperation ahead of Vladimir Putin's India visit. S Jaishankar also met Putin in Moscow, preparing for the upcoming summit.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Nikolai Patrushev, aide of Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Narendra Modi/X)

Ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India, his aide met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday.

According to an official statement by the PM’s Office, aide to the President and Chairman of the Maritime Board of the Russian Federation Nikolai Patrushev met PM Modi during which they “exchanged views on strengthening cooperation in the maritime domain, including new opportunities for collaboration in connectivity, skill development, shipbuilding and blue economy".

“Prime Minister conveyed his warm greetings to President Putin and said that he looked forward to hosting him in India next month," it said.

Following the meeting, PM Modi said in a post on X: “Pleased to receive Mr Nikolai Patrushev, Aide to the President and Chairman of the Maritime Board of Russia. We had productive discussions on cooperation in the maritime domain, including new opportunities for collaboration in connectivity, skill development, shipbuilding and blue economy."

Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Putin and SCO heads of government in the Kremlin.

During his brief meeting, Jaishankar conveyed Modi’s greetings to Putin and apprised him of the preparations underway of his forthcoming visit to India for the annual summit next month.

“Called on President Putin along with other Heads of SCO Delegations this afternoon," Jaishankar said in a post on X, along with pictures of the meeting.

“Honoured to call on President Putin of Russia in Moscow today. Conveyed greetings of Prime Minister @narendramodi. Apprised him of preparations underway for the upcoming Annual India Russia Summit. Also discussed regional and global developments. Deeply value his perspectives and guidance on further advancement of our ties," he posted later.

Earlier, Jaishankar had travelled to Moscow to hold extensive talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, as part of the preparations for Putin’s forthcoming visit to India. During his time in Moscow, he had met Putin and stressed that this preparatory occasion was highly important, with both countries looking to firm up a number of agreements, initiatives, and projects that will add more substance and texture to the “Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership".

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