Russian Deputy PM Denis Manturov met Indian PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi when they exchanged views on enhancing cooperation in various areas.

"PM Modi welcomed the sustained and joint efforts being made by the teams in both sides for the implementation of the decisions taken during  his recent visits and meetings with President Putin to further strengthen India- Russia Special and Priviledged Strategic Partnership," read a statement issued by the Indian government.

PM extended his warm greetings to President Putin and said that he looked forward to continued exchanges with him.

After meeting the Russian top leader, Modi wrote on X: "Glad to meet Russia’s First Deputy PM Denis Manturov today. Happy to see that teams on both sides are working together to implement decisions taken during my recent visits and meetings with President Putin to further strengthen India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership."

On Tuesday, Denis Manturov and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will jointly hold the 25th Session of the Intergovernmental Russian-Indian Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical and Cultural Cooperation in New Delhi.