This marks PM Modi's second visit to Russia in 2024, following his trip to Moscow in July to attend the 22nd India-Russia annual summit.

During his visit, PM Modi is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from BRICS member countries

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday embarked on a two-day visit to Kazan, Russia, to attend the 16th BRICS Summit, underscoring that India attaches "immense importance" to

PM Modi will hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts, including Vladimir Putin, but there is no word yet on a meeting with Xi Jinping

The Prime Minister said the visit will build on the annual India-Russia Summit held in Moscow in July and reinforce the strategic partnership between the two countries.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday departed for his two-day visit to Russia to attend the 16th Brics Summit in the city of Kazan. Upon his arrival, the Prime Minister will hold bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

During the summit, PM Modi is expected to hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts from BRICS member nations and other invited leaders.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Russia for the BRICS Summit in Kazan on October 22, where he will meet President Putin and other global leaders. The summit will focus on multilateralism and global issues,