Modi comments during New Delhi talks with Putin

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday to discuss defense and trade relations. The two countries signed a slew of bilateral defense agreements. During the meeting, Modi said the agreements reached would be "beneficial across various sectors." and India's defense ministry called it a "landmark" deal.

The two countries also signed an agreement to extend their military technology cooperation for the next decade. India and Russia have a long history of close ties and have already set a target of $30 billion in bilateral trade by the end of 2025.