BJP chief meets Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov, discusses India-Russia ties

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Nabin on Tuesday (September 1, 2026) met Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov at the party headquarters, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit.

“The interaction focused on the long-standing and time-tested India-Russia relationship. Mr. Nabin highlighted the strong personal understanding and trust between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin, noting that their regular high-level interactions have provided sustained momentum to bilateral relations,” the BJP said in a statement.

Mr. Nabin also appreciated Mr. Alipov’s long association with India and his contribution to strengthening ties between the two countries.

“The recent meeting between Prime Minister Modi and President Putin on the sidelines of the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) Summit was also discussed. Mr. Nabin expressed optimism about the continued strengthening of India-Russia relations and looked forward to further high-level engagements, including in the context of the upcoming BRICS Summit in India,” the statement said.

“Both sides emphasised the importance of people-to-people ties as an enduring pillar of India-Russia relations. Ambassador Alipov highlighted the growing potential for skilled Indian professionals to contribute in Russia. Mr. Nabin also shared an overview of the BJP’s organisational journey, grassroots structure and functioning,” said the party.

Mr. Alipov congratulated Mr. Nabin and the BJP on the party’s recent electoral victories in Assam and West Bengal. He also praised Prime Minister Modi’s Mann Ki Baat as a unique initiative for maintaining a direct and regular connect with people across the country.

“Both sides looked forward to 80 years of India-Russia diplomatic relations in 2027 as an important milestone,” the BJP said.