Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Russian Envoy and BJP Chief Discuss India-Russia Ties
Russia’s ambassador to India met Nitin Nabin, who leads the Bharatiya Janata Party.
They talked about how India and Russia can continue working together.
Nabin mentioned the friendly and trusting relationship between Narendra Modi and Vladimir Putin.
They also discussed a recent meeting between Modi and Putin at an international summit.
Both sides said that people in India and Russia should have stronger connections.
They talked about cultural, academic and other personal links.
The ambassador said skilled Indian professionals could have more opportunities to contribute in Russia.
Nabin explained how the BJP is organised and works across India.
They also discussed future events, including the BRICS Summit and the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2027.
Russia’s Ambassador Denis Alipov met BJP National President Nitin Nabin at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Tuesday.
The discussion focused on the long-standing India-Russia partnership and its continued strengthening.
Nabin highlighted the trust between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin and their regular high-level contacts.
The sides discussed people-to-people connections and the potential for skilled Indian professionals to contribute in Russia.
They looked ahead to the BRICS Summit in India and the 80th anniversary of India-Russia diplomatic relations in 2027.
- Who
- Denis Alipov, Russia’s Ambassador to India, and Nitin Nabin, National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
- What
- They discussed strengthening India-Russia relations, high-level engagements and people-to-people cooperation.
- When
- The meeting took place on Tuesday; they also discussed a Modi-Putin meeting held on Monday.
- Where
- The meeting was held at the Bharatiya Janata Party headquarters in New Delhi; the Modi-Putin meeting took place on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Bishkek.
- Why
- To discuss continued bilateral cooperation, future high-level engagements and stronger cultural, academic and professional connections.
- Participants
- Denis Alipov and Nitin Nabin
- Meeting location
- Bharatiya Janata Party headquarters, New Delhi
- Main focus
- Strengthening the long-standing India-Russia relationship
- People-to-people cooperation
- The sides discussed cultural, academic and personal ties, along with opportunities for skilled Indian professionals in Russia.
- Recent meeting discussed
- The Modi-Putin meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Bishkek
- Upcoming engagement
- Further high-level contacts, including in the context of the upcoming BRICS Summit in India
- Diplomatic milestone
- India and Russia will mark 80 years of diplomatic relations in 2027
