In Photos: PM Modi and Putin discuss maritime trade, seafarer safety in Bishkek

Updated On: 01 September, 2026 12:49 PM IST | ronak mastakar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday 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, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated after their meeting in Bishkek. (Pics/AFP and PTI)

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Both leaders held discussions on the margins of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Kyrgyzstan's capital. This was their first meeting this year, having earlier met in New Delhi for the 23rd Annual Summit in December last year.

Both leaders held discussions on the margins of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Kyrgyzstan's capital. This was their first meeting this year, having earlier met in New Delhi for the 23rd Annual Summit in December last year.

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Both leaders held discussions on the margins of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Kyrgyzstan's capital. This was their first meeting this year, having earlier met in New Delhi for the 23rd Annual Summit in December last year.

Both leaders held discussions on the margins of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Kyrgyzstan's capital. This was their first meeting this year, having earlier met in New Delhi for the 23rd Annual Summit in December last year.

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Both leaders held discussions on the margins of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Kyrgyzstan's capital. This was their first meeting this year, having earlier met in New Delhi for the 23rd Annual Summit in December last year.

Both leaders held discussions on the margins of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Kyrgyzstan's capital. This was their first meeting this year, having earlier met in New Delhi for the 23rd Annual Summit in December last year.

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Both leaders held discussions on the margins of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Kyrgyzstan's capital. This was their first meeting this year, having earlier met in New Delhi for the 23rd Annual Summit in December last year.

Both leaders held discussions on the margins of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Kyrgyzstan's capital. This was their first meeting this year, having earlier met in New Delhi for the 23rd Annual Summit in December last year.

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Both leaders held discussions on the margins of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Kyrgyzstan's capital. This was their first meeting this year, having earlier met in New Delhi for the 23rd Annual Summit in December last year.

Both leaders held discussions on the margins of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Kyrgyzstan's capital. This was their first meeting this year, having earlier met in New Delhi for the 23rd Annual Summit in December last year.

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According to the MEA, the two leaders reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation in a range of fields, including political, economic, defence, energy, space, mobility and people-to-people ties. They welcomed the outcome of the 27th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic and Cultural matters, which was held on August 24 in Moscow.

According to the MEA, the two leaders reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation in a range of fields, including political, economic, defence, energy, space, mobility and people-to-people ties. They welcomed the outcome of the 27th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic and Cultural matters, which was held on August 24 in Moscow.

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According to the MEA, the two leaders reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation in a range of fields, including political, economic, defence, energy, space, mobility and people-to-people ties. They welcomed the outcome of the 27th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic and Cultural matters, which was held on August 24 in Moscow.

According to the MEA, the two leaders reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation in a range of fields, including political, economic, defence, energy, space, mobility and people-to-people ties. They welcomed the outcome of the 27th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic and Cultural matters, which was held on August 24 in Moscow.

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According to the MEA, the two leaders reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation in a range of fields, including political, economic, defence, energy, space, mobility and people-to-people ties. They welcomed the outcome of the 27th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic and Cultural matters, which was held on August 24 in Moscow.

According to the MEA, the two leaders reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation in a range of fields, including political, economic, defence, energy, space, mobility and people-to-people ties. They welcomed the outcome of the 27th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic and Cultural matters, which was held on August 24 in Moscow.

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According to the MEA, the two leaders reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation in a range of fields, including political, economic, defence, energy, space, mobility and people-to-people ties. They welcomed the outcome of the 27th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic and Cultural matters, which was held on August 24 in Moscow.

According to the MEA, the two leaders reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation in a range of fields, including political, economic, defence, energy, space, mobility and people-to-people ties. They welcomed the outcome of the 27th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic and Cultural matters, which was held on August 24 in Moscow.

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According to the MEA, the two leaders reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation in a range of fields, including political, economic, defence, energy, space, mobility and people-to-people ties. They welcomed the outcome of the 27th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic and Cultural matters, which was held on August 24 in Moscow.

According to the MEA, the two leaders reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation in a range of fields, including political, economic, defence, energy, space, mobility and people-to-people ties. They welcomed the outcome of the 27th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic and Cultural matters, which was held on August 24 in Moscow.

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"The leaders exchanged views on India-Russia engagement in the multilateral arena, in particular in BRICS under India’s Chairship for 2026. They also 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. Prime Minister reiterated that dialogue and diplomacy was the way forward in resolving conflicts," read a statement issued by the MEA.

"The leaders exchanged views on India-Russia engagement in the multilateral arena, in particular in BRICS under India’s Chairship for 2026. They also 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. Prime Minister reiterated that dialogue and diplomacy was the way forward in resolving conflicts," read a statement issued by the MEA.

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"The leaders exchanged views on India-Russia engagement in the multilateral arena, in particular in BRICS under India’s Chairship for 2026. They also 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. Prime Minister reiterated that dialogue and diplomacy was the way forward in resolving conflicts," read a statement issued by the MEA.

"The leaders exchanged views on India-Russia engagement in the multilateral arena, in particular in BRICS under India’s Chairship for 2026. They also 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. Prime Minister reiterated that dialogue and diplomacy was the way forward in resolving conflicts," read a statement issued by the MEA.

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"The leaders exchanged views on India-Russia engagement in the multilateral arena, in particular in BRICS under India’s Chairship for 2026. They also 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. Prime Minister reiterated that dialogue and diplomacy was the way forward in resolving conflicts," read a statement issued by the MEA.

"The leaders exchanged views on India-Russia engagement in the multilateral arena, in particular in BRICS under India’s Chairship for 2026. They also 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. Prime Minister reiterated that dialogue and diplomacy was the way forward in resolving conflicts," read a statement issued by the MEA.

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"The leaders exchanged views on India-Russia engagement in the multilateral arena, in particular in BRICS under India’s Chairship for 2026. They also 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. Prime Minister reiterated that dialogue and diplomacy was the way forward in resolving conflicts," read a statement issued by the MEA.

"The leaders exchanged views on India-Russia engagement in the multilateral arena, in particular in BRICS under India’s Chairship for 2026. They also 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. Prime Minister reiterated that dialogue and diplomacy was the way forward in resolving conflicts," read a statement issued by the MEA.

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"The leaders exchanged views on India-Russia engagement in the multilateral arena, in particular in BRICS under India’s Chairship for 2026. They also 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. Prime Minister reiterated that dialogue and diplomacy was the way forward in resolving conflicts," read a statement issued by the MEA.

"The leaders exchanged views on India-Russia engagement in the multilateral arena, in particular in BRICS under India’s Chairship for 2026. They also 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. Prime Minister reiterated that dialogue and diplomacy was the way forward in resolving conflicts," read a statement issued by the MEA.

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