Posting on his "I also hope to interact with the Indian community living in these countries."

In his exit statement, the Prime Minister said: “The Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia has made progress in the last ten years, including in the areas of energy, security, trade, investment, health, education, culture, tourism and people. exchanges between people.

“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 role in supporting a peaceful and stable region. The visit will also give me the opportunity to meet the vibrant Indian community in Russia,” the Prime Minister added.

The Prime Minister is scheduled to arrive in Moscow in the late afternoon. President Putin will host a private dinner for Prime Minister Modi on Monday evening.

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Modi's interactions would include an interface with the Indian community in Russia. As part of the programming, the Prime Minister will also lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the Kremlin. Later he will visit the Rosatom Pavilion at the Moscow exhibition center.

These engagements will be followed by a restricted-level conversation between the two leaders, which will be followed by delegation-level talks led by Prime Minister Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Prime Minister will leave Moscow for Vienna on Tuesday afternoon.

In Austria, Prime Minister Modi will meet President Alexander Van der Bellen and Chancellor Karl Nehammer.

“Austria is our firm and reliable partner and we share the ideals of democracy and pluralism. This is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in more than 40 years. I look forward to my discussions to take our partnership to even greater heights in new and emerging areas of innovation, technology and sustainable development, among others,” the Prime Minister said.

“Together with the Chancellor of Austria, I look forward to exchanging views with business leaders from both sides to explore mutually beneficial trade and investment opportunities. I will also interact with the Indian community in Austria, which enjoys a good reputation for its professionalism and conduct,” the Prime Minister added.