Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday night hosted a private dinner for Prime Minister Narendra Modi hours after his arrival in Moscow on a high-profile two-day visit on his first trip to Russia since his invasion of Ukraine ago. more than two years.
The prime minister's visit focuses on an economic agenda that includes cooperation in areas of energy, trade, manufacturing and fertilizers, and that "a solution cannot be found on the battlefield," senior sources said, indicating that the conflict of Ukraine will feature prominently in Modi-Putin Talks.
The two leaders will hold wide-ranging talks at the 22nd annual India-Russia summit on Tuesday, which is largely seen in the context of broader geopolitical turmoil stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Shortly after landing in Moscow, Modi He said he hopes to deepen bilateral partnership in futuristic areas and that stronger ties between India and Russia "will greatly benefit our people."
India seeks to play a "supporting role" for a peaceful and stable region, the prime minister said in his exit statement.
Putin hosted Modi for a private meeting and dinner at his residence in Novo-Ogarevo, clearly reflecting the importance Moscow attached to the Indian leader's visit. In a video, the two leaders are seen having a warm conversation in an informal atmosphere. Russian state media said Putin praised India's development and the achievements of Prime Minister Modi, who was recently re-elected to office.
In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi expressed his gratitude to President Putin for hosting him in Novo-Ogaryovo.
"We also look forward to our talks tomorrow, which will surely go a long way in further cementing the ties of friendship between India and Russia," he said. Earlier, Modi was received at the Vnukovo-II airport by Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov. The Russian first deputy minister also accompanied the Indian prime minister from the airport to his hotel, officials said.
Manturov also received Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to Russia.
On Tuesday, Modi will co-chair the 22nd annual India-Russia summit with President Putin, interact with members of the Indian community and visit the Rosatom pavilion at an exhibition. The prime minister will also lay a wreath at the "Tomb of the Unknown Soldier" .
The focus of the 22nd annual India-Russia summit is likely to boost bilateral cooperation in the areas of energy, security, trade, investment and people-to-people exchanges. The Ukraine conflict will surely figure in the discussions.
In the talks, Modi is expected to urge the Russian side to end the recruitment of Indians as support personnel for the Russian army and ensure the return of those still operating in the force. "I landed in Moscow. We hope to delve further the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between our nations, especially in futuristic areas of cooperation," Modi said on 'X'.
"Stronger ties between our nations will greatly benefit our people," he said.
It is Modi's first trip to Russia since 2019, the first after the start of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022 and the first in Modi's third term as prime minister. "The prime minister will hold substantive talks with President Vladimir Putin to boost the special partnership between the two countries. He will also interact with the Indian community in Russia," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on 'X'.
The Indian Prime Minister received a guard of honor at the airport. He received a warm welcome outside the Carlton Hotel in Moscow by members of the Indian diaspora and a group of Russian artists who danced to Hindi songs.
"A memorable welcome in Moscow! I thank the Indian community for their love," Modi said in another post on 'X'. "The special and privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia has advanced in the last 10 years, including in the areas of energy, security, trade, investment, health, education, culture, tourism and people-to-people exchanges," Modi said. in his exit statement.
"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," he said.
"We seek to play a role in supporting a peaceful and stable region," he said without making specific references. New Delhi has been firmly defending its "special and privileged strategic partnership" with Russia and maintained momentum in ties despite the Ukraine conflict. .
India is yet to condemn Russia's attack on Ukraine and has consistently advocated for resolving the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy.
The prime minister said the visit will also give him an opportunity to meet the vibrant Indian community in Russia. In a post on 'X', Modi, before leaving for Moscow, said: "For the next three days, you will be in Russia and Austria. These visits will be a wonderful opportunity to deepen ties with these nations, with whom India has time." proven friendship."
Ahead of Modi's visit to Moscow, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the agenda will be "extensive."
"Obviously the agenda will be extensive, not to say overloaded. It will be an official visit and we hope that the heads of government will also be able to talk informally," he said. The annual summit between the prime minister of India and the president of Russia is the maximum institutional dialogue mechanism in the strategic partnership between the two countries.
The annual summits are held alternately in India and Russia.
The last summit was held on December 6, 2021 in New Delhi. President Putin had visited India to attend the summit. At the summit, both sides sealed 28 memorandums of understanding and agreements, besides issuing a joint statement titled "India-Russia Partnership for Peace, Progress and Prosperity".
Prime Minister Modi and President Putin last held bilateral talks on the sidelines of a Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on September 16, 2022.
At the meeting, Modi pressured Putin to end the conflict in Ukraine, saying that "the current era is not one of war." Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Modi has had several telephone conversations with Putin and the president. Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
After concluding his engagements in Russia on July 9, Modi will leave for Austria in the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to that country in more than 40 years.
The prime minister's visit focuses on an economic agenda that includes cooperation in areas of energy, trade, manufacturing and fertilizers, and that "a solution cannot be found on the battlefield," senior sources said, indicating that the conflict of Ukraine will feature prominently in Modi-Putin Talks.
The two leaders will hold wide-ranging talks at the 22nd annual India-Russia summit on Tuesday, which is largely seen in the context of broader geopolitical turmoil stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Shortly after landing in Moscow, Modi He said he hopes to deepen bilateral partnership in futuristic areas and that stronger ties between India and Russia "will greatly benefit our people."
India seeks to play a "supporting role" for a peaceful and stable region, the prime minister said in his exit statement.
Putin hosted Modi for a private meeting and dinner at his residence in Novo-Ogarevo, clearly reflecting the importance Moscow attached to the Indian leader's visit. In a video, the two leaders are seen having a warm conversation in an informal atmosphere. Russian state media said Putin praised India's development and the achievements of Prime Minister Modi, who was recently re-elected to office.
In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi expressed his gratitude to President Putin for hosting him in Novo-Ogaryovo.
"We also look forward to our talks tomorrow, which will surely go a long way in further cementing the ties of friendship between India and Russia," he said. Earlier, Modi was received at the Vnukovo-II airport by Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov. The Russian first deputy minister also accompanied the Indian prime minister from the airport to his hotel, officials said.
Manturov also received Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to Russia.
On Tuesday, Modi will co-chair the 22nd annual India-Russia summit with President Putin, interact with members of the Indian community and visit the Rosatom pavilion at an exhibition. The prime minister will also lay a wreath at the "Tomb of the Unknown Soldier" .
The focus of the 22nd annual India-Russia summit is likely to boost bilateral cooperation in the areas of energy, security, trade, investment and people-to-people exchanges. The Ukraine conflict will surely figure in the discussions.
In the talks, Modi is expected to urge the Russian side to end the recruitment of Indians as support personnel for the Russian army and ensure the return of those still operating in the force. "I landed in Moscow. We hope to delve further the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between our nations, especially in futuristic areas of cooperation," Modi said on 'X'.
"Stronger ties between our nations will greatly benefit our people," he said.
It is Modi's first trip to Russia since 2019, the first after the start of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022 and the first in Modi's third term as prime minister. "The prime minister will hold substantive talks with President Vladimir Putin to boost the special partnership between the two countries. He will also interact with the Indian community in Russia," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on 'X'.
The Indian Prime Minister received a guard of honor at the airport. He received a warm welcome outside the Carlton Hotel in Moscow by members of the Indian diaspora and a group of Russian artists who danced to Hindi songs.
"A memorable welcome in Moscow! I thank the Indian community for their love," Modi said in another post on 'X'. "The special and privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia has advanced in the last 10 years, including in the areas of energy, security, trade, investment, health, education, culture, tourism and people-to-people exchanges," Modi said. in his exit statement.
"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," he said.
"We seek to play a role in supporting a peaceful and stable region," he said without making specific references. New Delhi has been firmly defending its "special and privileged strategic partnership" with Russia and maintained momentum in ties despite the Ukraine conflict. .
India is yet to condemn Russia's attack on Ukraine and has consistently advocated for resolving the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy.
The prime minister said the visit will also give him an opportunity to meet the vibrant Indian community in Russia. In a post on 'X', Modi, before leaving for Moscow, said: "For the next three days, you will be in Russia and Austria. These visits will be a wonderful opportunity to deepen ties with these nations, with whom India has time." proven friendship."
Ahead of Modi's visit to Moscow, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the agenda will be "extensive."
"Obviously the agenda will be extensive, not to say overloaded. It will be an official visit and we hope that the heads of government will also be able to talk informally," he said. The annual summit between the prime minister of India and the president of Russia is the maximum institutional dialogue mechanism in the strategic partnership between the two countries.
The annual summits are held alternately in India and Russia.
The last summit was held on December 6, 2021 in New Delhi. President Putin had visited India to attend the summit. At the summit, both sides sealed 28 memorandums of understanding and agreements, besides issuing a joint statement titled "India-Russia Partnership for Peace, Progress and Prosperity".
Prime Minister Modi and President Putin last held bilateral talks on the sidelines of a Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on September 16, 2022.
At the meeting, Modi pressured Putin to end the conflict in Ukraine, saying that "the current era is not one of war." Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Modi has had several telephone conversations with Putin and the president. Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
After concluding his engagements in Russia on July 9, Modi will leave for Austria in the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to that country in more than 40 years.
