28 agreements were concluded between India and Russia ,'Specially privileged' Russian-Indian relations and Putin 'concerned' abo
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A total of 28 agreements were concluded between India and Russia and the leaders discussed a range of issues such as defence, military cooperation, trade, investment, environment, cross-border terrorism, etc. During the post-summit press conference, India's Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said that the fact that President Putin decided to visit India for the annual summit is an indication of the importance he attaches to the bilateral relationship and his personal rapport with PM Modi. Ahead of his visit, Putin had said on Wednesday that he intends to discuss with the Indian Prime Minister new "large-scale" initiatives on further developing "specially privileged" Russian-Indian relations. "This partnership brings real mutual benefit to both states. Bilateral trade shows good dynamics; ties are actively developing in the energy sector, innovation, space, and the production of coronavirus vaccines and medicines," Putin had said. During the crucial summit, Putin raised important issues such as, terrorism, drug trafficking and organised crime. He said, "We're concerned about everything that has to do with terrorism. Fight against terrorism is also a fight against drug trafficking and organised crime."Speaking in the same context, Putin said that Russia is concerned about the developments of the situation in Afghanistan. PM Modi gives exquisite gift to Putin PM Modi gifted exquisite Agate Bowls to President Putin made by the tribal community and artisans of Gujarat, which is the western state of India. Agates — known for their finesse and brightness — are hard semi-precious stones, used as a gemstone in ornaments and found all over the world in places including India, Asia, the USA, Africa, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, Italy and Nepal. In India, it is found predominantly in Khambhat, in the western part of Gujarat as artisans make beautiful ornaments and decor articles — one such article is Agate Bowls, which has been gifted by PM Modi to the Russian President. The making of Agate Bowls needs remarkable craftsmanship as it is created from a single stone, without any joins.