First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, Denis Manturov, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi today. During the meeting, Mr Manturov briefed the Prime Minister on the progress in various areas of mutually beneficial cooperation, including trade and economic partnership, fertilizers, connectivity and people-to-people ties. Mr Modi recalled the successful visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to India in December last year for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. Mr Modi expressed satisfaction at the sustained efforts being made by both sides towards the implementation of the outcomes from the Annual Summit, aimed at further strengthening the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.