Earlier, Indian media reports claimed PM Modi was expected to visit Russia next month for the annual India-Russia Summit.
This would mark PM Modi's first visit to the country in five years, signifying the significance of the occasion.
His last visit to Russia was in September 2019 when he participated in the Eastern Economic Forum held in Vladivostok, Russia's Far Eastern port.
Back in October 2000, during President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India, the strategic partners kickstarted the tradition of the annual India-Russia summit that reinforces the strategic partnership through high-level meetings and discussions, paving the way for further cooperation in various fields.
The most recent annual summit was held in December 2021 in New Delhi, with the presence of President Putin. However, for the past two years, the India-Russia summits hasn't been held due to the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical turbulence in Eastern Europe.