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Putin offers condolences to India over deaths on rail tracks

Moscow - TASS

Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered condolences to India’s President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the accident on rail tracks in India's northern Punjab state which claimed the lives of more than 50 people, the Kremlin said in a statement published on its official website on Friday. "I offer my deepest sympathies over tragic consequences ofRead more

India, Russia sign $5 billion deal for S-400 air defense systems

New Delhi - Arab Today

India agreed a deal with Russia to buy S-400 surface to air missile systems on Friday, the Kremlin said, as New Delhi disregarded US warnings that such a purchase could trigger sanctions under US law. Although there was no public signing, the deal was sealed during President Vladimir Putin’s ongoing visit to New Delhi for an annual summit. “The dealRead more

Russia, India can bring growth of bilateral trade to $30 bln earlier than expected

New Delhi - TASS

Russia and India can meet the target of reaching $30 bln worth of bilateral trade earlier than expected, President Vladimir Putin said following the talks with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday. According to president, both leaders give priority to expansion of trade and investment cooperation between the two countries. "We set the task of boosting trade turnoverRead more

Vladimir Putin and Modi begin talks in New Delhi

New Delhi - TASS

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have begun negotiations in New Delhi. Before the beginning of their tete-a-tete conversation, the two leaders had their picture taken, after which their meeting continued behind closed doors. According to Russian Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov, during the negotiations attended by the two countries' delegations later in the day, the partiesRead more

President Putin, Indian PM discuss United States withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal

New Delhi - TASS

Russian President Vladimir Putin has discussed the impact of the US withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) for Iran’s nuclear program with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as he himself told reporters. "While discussing international affairs, Russia and India confirmed that their positions on key global issues were either converging or similar. Accordingly, a decision was madeRead more

President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi

New Delhi - TASS

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived on an official visit to India. While in New Delhi, the Russian head of state will hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The parties are expected to discuss key aspects of Russian-Indian special and privileged strategic partnership, as well as pressing global and regional issue. The visit will kick off on OctoberRead more

Davos: top quotes so far

Davos - Arab Today

After days of heavy snowfall, the World Economic Forum opened for a full day of business in the ritzy ski resort of Davos. Here is a taste of some crunchy quotes from the global gathering so far: "I want that the winds of cultures of all countries to enter my house with aplomb and go out also. However, I willRead more

Five things to know about Davos

Davos - Arab Today

With the World Economic Forum kicking off in earnest on Tuesday, AFP presents a guide to the week-long event in the Swiss Alps. - WHAT IS ‘DAVOS‘? - Davos is shorthand for the World Economic Forum (WEF), which in its original guise was founded in 1971 by German business professor Klaus Schwab as a way for European corporate leaders toRead more