India is set to host the virtual G20 Leaders Summit, with leaders from all G20 member countries and representatives from guest countries and international organizations attending.
In the call, PM Modi thanked Putin for Russia's consistent support to all initiatives under India’s G20 Presidency, apart from discussing bilateral relations and a commitment to further strengthen trade ties between the two nations
Russia's ambassador to Indonesia said last month that Putin intended to travel to Bali for the G20 summit in November despite opposition from Western countries in the group.