Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Russia for the annual summit talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders are expected to sign key agreements on defence and nuclear energy after their meeting in Moscow on Thursday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Kabul
Goodbye Russia. I leave with a great sense of satisfaction that this visit will further cement India-Russia ties, tweets PM Modi.
I am grateful to the Russian government for their hospitality. And also to you for the demonstration of Indian culture and traditions, says PM Modi as he concludes his speech.
PM Modi in Moscow:
- India and Russia are working on nuclear energy, are also working together to contribute in solving global warming
- Today whenever the world takes a decision, India has a role to play
- Everybody wants to be free of terrorism and the time calls for all forces of humanity to unite
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- Yes we also face problems but we are not those who will only cry about the problems. We are finding solutions to the problems we face
Russians are the best tourists. I want to urge every Indian to ensure that at least 5 Russian families visit India by their efforts: PM Modi in Moscow
India-Russia ties are very deep. Political relations, trade relations is one thing. Our ties go beyond that: PM
- I met Indologists and they spoke to me in Hindi. They shared that they teach India's history
- Several places across Russia marked 'International Day of Yoga' on 21st June
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the Indian community in Moscow.
Here are the highlights of his speech:
- Perhaps in India, for the people who are watching this on TV, this must be a huge surprise
- So many people here have not been to India yet they have a lot of affection towards India
- We are very proud that several people in Russia have so much warmth towards India
- I congratulate the Russian artistes who performed here this evening
- Heard the chanting of Vedic Mantras here and I am told the singer who recited the Mantras is a very famous pop singer in Russia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 'Friends of India' event in Moscow.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Russia:
- As I look to the future, I see Russia as a significant partner in India's economic transformation and in shaping a balanced, multi-polar world
- The Agreement on the manufacture of Kamov 226 helicopter in India is the first project for a major defence platform under the #MakeinIndia mission
- Mr President, I have great respect and appreciation for our strategic partnership. It has been a source of strength and success for India
With one of the world's largest reserves of hydrocarbons, Russia is a great partner in energy security: PM Modi
PM Modi, Russian President Putin are addressing a joint press conference in Moscow.
Here are the highlights:
President Putin:
India a great power carrying out a balanced and responsible foreign policy
PM Modi:
- My condolences to loss of Russian lives in (air crashes in Egypt and Syria)
- Our relationship has been a source of strength in defence and diplomacy
- We have laid the foundation of the future of this strategic partnership
President Putin, PM Modi agree to institutionalise CEO's Forum with 2 meetings annually: one in India, other in Russia, tweets Vikas Swarup
High tech, Innovation, energy, aircraft building, pharma and diamonds promising areas fr India Russia cooperation: Russian President Vladimir Putin
Ties between Russia and India have many possibilities and a common ground, says PM Modi in Moscow
PM Modi is addressing CEO summit in Moscow.
- I welcome Russia to become part of India's economic growth
- Nature has destined us to work together. From Hydrocarbons our cooperation is moving to the hardest form of carbon - diamonds
- The good news is that our trade and business relations are becoming vibrant. A number of Russian & Indian companies are working together
PM Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet at the Kremlin for delegation level talks.
PM Modi Welcomed with A Guard of Honour in Moscow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for two-day Russia visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a series of tweets said:
- In a unique gesture, Russian artists will display Indian art forms in two programmes to welcome PM
- The cultural shows will display the popularity of Indian cultural traditions in Russia and the importance of inter-cultural understanding.
- Artists will perform musical enactment of Atal ji's poem 'Geet Naya Gata Hoon' rendered by Lata Mangeshkar on the eve of Atal ji's birthday.