The Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday met the  Russian President Vladimir Putin  and they signed  the St Petersburg Declaration, envisaging an action plan for deepening relations in all areas, including the political and economic development of the two countries and also to ensure that their ties contribute to the establishment of a more peaceful and just world order.

The countries will "advance the comprehensive development of the Indian-Russian relations, which is a priority of the foreign policy of both theStates", stated the declaration.

"Cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy has emerged as one of the hallmarks of the strategic partnership between the two countries, contributing to India's energy security and energising broader scientific and technological cooperation," said the declaration.

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