Putin emphasised the importance of cooperation with India within the BRICS framework, underscoring the strong ties between the two nations and their collaboration on key global issues.
"We highly value our cooperation in this area, bearing in mind that our states stood at the origins of the creation of the association," Putin said at a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Relations between Russia and India continue to develop actively and have a character of privileged partnership, the president added.
The participants of the BRICS summit in Russia's Kazan must make important decisions to expand and strengthen cooperation, Putin said.
"In Kazan, we must take a number of important decisions aimed at further improving the activities of the association and strengthening multifaceted cooperation within its framework," Putin stressed.
On October 22-24, the BRICS summit will be held in Russia's Kazan with the participation of heads of state, as well as representatives of several international organizations.