Moscow exchange 15 MoUs; Russia to build 20 more nuclear power plants in India, says Putin

On the photo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin witnessing exchange of agreements. (Photo: Twitter | @MEAIndia)

A proposal has been made to have a full-fledged maritime route that serves as a link between Chennai and Vladivostok, PM Modi announced at the India-Russia 20th Annual Summit.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin witnessed the exchange of 15 agreements ushering in new areas of cooperation including connectivity, deep-sea exploration, space, nuclear energy, among others, at the India-Russia 20th Annual Summit in Vladivostok on Wednesday.

Ahead of the exchange of MoUs, the two leaders discussed bolstering cooperation in trade and investment, oil and gas, mining, nuclear energy, defence and security, air and maritime connectivity, transport infrastructure, hi-tech, outer space and people-to-people ties.

Addressing the media at a joint press conference, President Valdimir Putin announced that Russia will build 20 more nuclear power plants in India.