In pictures: Modi and Putin meet in Delhi

  • India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin during their meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. AFP
    India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin during their meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. AFP
  • Mr Modi escorts Mr Putin to their summit talks at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. AFP
    Mr Modi escorts Mr Putin to their summit talks at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. AFP
  • The two leaders discussed defence and trade relations between India and Russia. AP Photo
    The two leaders discussed defence and trade relations between India and Russia. AP Photo
  • Mr Modi waits to receive the visiting Russian president in New Delhi. AP Photo
    Mr Modi waits to receive the visiting Russian president in New Delhi. AP Photo
  • Mr Putin's visit comes as relations between Russia and the US, also an ally of India, become increasingly strained. AP Photo
    Mr Putin's visit comes as relations between Russia and the US, also an ally of India, become increasingly strained. AP Photo
  • Mr Modi described India's relations with Russia as a 'unique and reliable model'. EPA
    Mr Modi described India's relations with Russia as a 'unique and reliable model'. EPA