Addressing an Indian diaspora event in Moscow, Prime Minister Modi said: "I am happy that India and Russia are working shoulder to shoulder to re-energise global prosperity. Every person in this room, and every Indian in Russia, they are strengthening the India-Russia Bond. You have contributed to Russia with your honesty and hard work.”
He added: "Every Indian knows in his heart that when he hears the word 'Russia', the emotion that comes to his mind and heart is that Russia is the 'sukh-dukh ka saathi' (all-weather friend) of India," he said. Prime Minister Modi.
The "warm" relationship between the two countries, he said, is based on mutual trust and respect.
Prime Minister Modi also acknowledged Russian President Vladimir Putin's efforts to strengthen the partnership.
"I would especially like to thank the leadership of my dear friend, President Putin. He has done wonderful work to further strengthen this partnership for more than two decades.
"In the last decade, this is the sixth time I have come to Russia. In these years, we have met 17 times. These meetings have increased trust and respect. When Indian students were caught in the conflict, President Putin helped bring them back to India," the Prime Minister said, while thanking "friend" Putin and the people of Russia.
Recalling the contribution of Bollywood in strengthening the friendship between the two nations, the Prime Minister said, "Once a song was sung in every home, 'Sir pe laal topi Rusi, phir bhi dil hai Hindustani'... It may have decades old." , but the feelings are still valid. Actors like Raj Kapoor, Mithun da and many others have strengthened the cultural bond between India and Russia.”
Additionally, Prime Minister Modi also announced that India will open two new consulates in Russia, in Kazan and Yekaterinburg, joining those in St. Petersburg and Vladivostok, in addition to the embassy in Moscow. This, he assured, would further improve travel, business and trade between the two nations.
He added: "Every Indian knows in his heart that when he hears the word 'Russia', the emotion that comes to his mind and heart is that Russia is the 'sukh-dukh ka saathi' (all-weather friend) of India," he said. Prime Minister Modi.
The "warm" relationship between the two countries, he said, is based on mutual trust and respect.
Prime Minister Modi also acknowledged Russian President Vladimir Putin's efforts to strengthen the partnership.
"I would especially like to thank the leadership of my dear friend, President Putin. He has done wonderful work to further strengthen this partnership for more than two decades.
"In the last decade, this is the sixth time I have come to Russia. In these years, we have met 17 times. These meetings have increased trust and respect. When Indian students were caught in the conflict, President Putin helped bring them back to India," the Prime Minister said, while thanking "friend" Putin and the people of Russia.
Recalling the contribution of Bollywood in strengthening the friendship between the two nations, the Prime Minister said, "Once a song was sung in every home, 'Sir pe laal topi Rusi, phir bhi dil hai Hindustani'... It may have decades old." , but the feelings are still valid. Actors like Raj Kapoor, Mithun da and many others have strengthened the cultural bond between India and Russia.”
Additionally, Prime Minister Modi also announced that India will open two new consulates in Russia, in Kazan and Yekaterinburg, joining those in St. Petersburg and Vladivostok, in addition to the embassy in Moscow. This, he assured, would further improve travel, business and trade between the two nations.
