PM Modi presses Putin on Ukraine peace, raises safety of seafarers in Black Sea

PM Modi President Putin meetJoin conversation View All Comments → Share your thoughts in the comments Insightful Agree Disagree Skeptical Concerning Promising Worth Reading Big Development Post Comment Be respectful · TOI community guidelinesNEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday raised the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on maritime trade and the safety of Indian seafarers with Russian president Vladimir Putin, reiterating that dialogue and diplomacy remain the way forward to resolve conflicts.The two leaders held an over 45-minute bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Brics summit in New Delhi, where they reviewed the India-Russia relationship and discussed key regional and global developments.The ministry of external affairs (MEA) said Modi and Putin "shared perspectives on key regional and global issues of mutual interest, including the conflicts in West Asia and the Black Sea region which have impacted maritime trade and the safety and security of Indian seafarers". "Global trade can only progress if sea lanes are secure, supply routes remain open, and seafarers are safe. Therefore, India is a staunch supporter of freedom of navigation and the safety of seafarers," he said.Defence cooperation, critical minerals, civil nuclear energy and fertiliser supplies were also discussed during the Modi-Putin meet. The two sides also reviewed industrial cooperation in areas including railways and tunnelling, the steel value chain and expanding access to the Russian market for Indian exporters.The Russian president also invited Modi to visit Russia for the 24th India-Russia Annual Summit. The prime minister accepted the invitation, with the dates to be finalised through diplomatic channels based on mutual convenience.

Source: Times of India September 11, 2026 15:16 UTC