PM Modi leaves for Russia, to meet President Putin in Moscow
On Monday, prime minister Narendra Modi left for a two-day trip to russia, where he would meet and speak with President Vladimir Putin on a variety of topics in Moscow. After concluding his commitments in moscow on July 9 and 10, PM Modi will make his first trip to russia in over five years.
Speaking about his visit to russia, the prime minister said, "The special and privileged strategic partnership between india and russia has advanced over the past ten years, including in the areas of energy, security, trade, investment, health, education, culture, tourism and people-to-people exchanges."
"I look forward to reviewing all aspects of bilateral cooperation with my friend President Vladimir Putin and sharing perspectives on various regional and global issues. We seek to play a supportive role in a peaceful and stable region. The visit will also provide me with an opportunity to meet the vibrant indian community in russia," he added.
"I look forward to reviewing all aspects of bilateral cooperation with my friend President Vladimir Putin and sharing perspectives on various regional and global issues. We seek to play a supportive role in a peaceful and stable region. The visit will also provide me with an opportunity to meet the vibrant indian community in russia," he added.
On the day of arrival, Putin will give PM Modi a special supper. PM Modi was scheduled to meet with the indian diaspora in russia the next day. Additionally, on june 9, the prime minister will lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the Kremlin. He will next go to the moscow show site and see the Rosatom pavilion.