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Putin, Modi Hold Phone Conversation - Kremlin

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian president Vladimir Putin has held a phone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.
"Putin is working in the Kremlin today. Earlier, just an hour ago, Putin held an international telephone conversation, he spoke with his colleague from India, Modi. We will soon give a detailed report, where we will tell you what was discussed during this conversation," Peskov told reporters.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that he had discussed with Russian President Vladimir Putin bilateral relations and the conflict in Ukraine.
"Spoke with President Putin today. Discussed measures to further strengthen Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. Exchanged perspectives on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and my insights from the recent visit to Ukraine. Reiterated India’s firm commitment to support an early, abiding and peaceful resolution of the conflict," Modi wrote on X.
Narendra Modi has briefed Vladimir Putin on his visit to Ukraine during a phone conversation, noting India's interest in contributing to a possible settlement of the situation, the Kremlin said.
"A telephone conversation took place between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Narendra Modi informed about his recent visit to Kiev, emphasizing his interest in contributing to a possible political and diplomatic settlement of the situation around Ukraine," the Kremlin said in a statement.
Putin, in turn, gave a fundamental assessment of "the destructive line of the Kiev authorities and their Western patrons, outlining the key Russian approaches to ways of resolving the conflict," the statement read.
Additionally, the sides discussed the issues of the practical implementation of agreements in trade and economic areas, the Kremlin said.
"The sides expressed satisfaction with the level of interaction between the two countries in BRICS. Narendra Modi confirmed his readiness to take part in the summit of the association held under the Russian chairmanship in Kazan in October," the statement said.
Earlier, Modi held a phone conversation with US President Joe Biden to discuss the latter's recent trip to Kiev. Modi visited Ukraine on August 23 to hold talks with Volodymyr Zelensky.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia. - Sputnik International, 1920, 16.07.2024
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