Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Russia for his third bilateral visit to the country on Wednesday. The PM received a guard of honour on his arrival in Vladivostok.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Russia for his third bilateral visit to the country on Wednesday. The PM received a guard of honour on his arrival in Vladivostok.
The Ministry of External Affairs promulgated that PM Narendra Modi will be in Russia for a two-day bilateral visit. “PM @narendramodi was warmly welcomed at Vladivostok airport on his 3rd bilateral visit to Russia. Over the next 2 days, bilateral meeting with President Putin, participation at Eastern Economic Forum & meetings with other world leaders on the agenda,” the ministry of external affairs tweeted. Upon his arrival in Vladivostok, the PM received a guard of honour.
PM Modi said that he intends to discuss regional and international issues of mutual interest with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He also said that the visit solidifies the commitment to diversity and further bolsters bilateral relations.
The PM will attend the 5th Eastern Economic Forum as the chief guest during the visit. The forum focuses on developing businesses and creating investment opportunities in the Russian Far East Region. “I look forward to meeting other global leaders attending the Eastern Economic Forum, and interacting with Indian Industry and business representatives,” he said. “Our strong partnership is complemented by a desire to promote a multi-polar world and the two countries closely cooperate towards this end in regional and multilateral fora,” he added.
PM Modi will also hold the 20th India-Russia Annual Summit with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. “I look forward to discussing with my friend President Putin the entire gamut of our bilateral partnership as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest,” he averred.
PM Modi’s visit to the Russian Far East Region is the first by any Indian prime minister.
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