New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed hope that his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin would further strengthen the “special and privileged” strategic partnership between India and Russia.
“Am confident the talks with President Putin will further strengthen the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia… I look forward to my visit to Sochi tomorrow (Monday) and my meeting with President Putin. It is always a pleasure to meet him,” he tweeted.
Greetings to the friendly people of Russia. I look forward to my visit to Sochi tomorrow and my meeting with President Putin. It is always a pleasure to meet him. @KremlinRussia_E @PutinRF_Eng
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 20, 2018
Am confident the talks with President Putin will further strengthen the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia. @KremlinRussia_E @PutinRF_Eng
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 20, 2018
PM Modi is travelling to Russia at Putin’s invitation for an informal summit in Sochi.
Sochi – summer diplomatic capital of Russia. Bordered by the Black Sea on one side and mountains on the other. @MEAIndia @mfa_russia @IndEmbMoscow pic.twitter.com/c1dOKwrYSL
— Pankaj Saran (@PankajSaran11) May 17, 2018
The two leaders are expected to primarily focus on pressing global and regional issues, including the impact of the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, during their informal summit in the Russian city of Sochi on Monday. They may also deliberate on extending Indo-Russia civil nuclear cooperation to third countries, possible areas for cooperation for the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) project, India’s engagement with five-nation Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the situation in the Korean peninsula.
“It’s very important and different kind of meeting between PM Modi and President PutinThe difference is President Putin invited PM Modi to come to visit him and discuss various issues almost within two weeks of him becoming President of Russia for the fourth time. We expect talks to begin at 1 o’clock local time in delegation format followed by lunch hosted by the President just for PM Modi. We expect them to be together for a few hours. It’s a great opportunity for the personal chemistry between them to discuss different ssues,” said Pankaj Saran, Indian Ambassador to Russia.
He added, “They’ll also discuss the situation in Afghanistan and Syria, because the whole problem in Syria is related to conduct of international terrorism and it’s a problem the region faces. In a few months time, President Putin himself will be travelling to India for the regular summit. This frequency of meetings is another important aspect of our relations with Russia.”
Preparations are on for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Sochi for talks with President Putin on May 21. The India-Russia agenda is vast and of practical relevance to both countries. A vital partnership in today’s world. @MEAIndia @mfa_russia @IndEmbMoscow @IndianDiplomacy
— Pankaj Saran (@PankajSaran11) May 15, 2018
It’s very important & different kind of meeting b/w PM Modi & President Putin. Difference is President Putin invited PM to come to visit him & discuss various issues almost within 2 weeks of him becoming President of Russia for 4th time: Pankaj Saran, Indian Ambassador to Russia pic.twitter.com/CSFFzbt5JY
— ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2018
We expect talks to begin at 1 o’clock local time in delegation format followed by lunch hosted by Pres just for PM. We expect them to be together for a few hrs. It’s great opportunity for personal chemistry b/w them to discuss different ssues: Pankaj Saran, Indian Envoy to Russia pic.twitter.com/GEscu6cXRY
— ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2018
In a few months time President Putin himself will be traveling to India for the regular summit. This frequency of meetings is another important aspect of our relations with Russia: Pankaj Saran, Indian Ambassador to Russia pic.twitter.com/nJFhVU8WEU
— ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2018
They’ll also discuss situation in Afghanistan & Syria, because whole problem in Syria is related to conduct of international terrorism & it’s a problem the region faces: Pankaj Saran, Indian Ambassador to Russia on PM Modi’s informal summit with President Putin in Sochi on May 21 pic.twitter.com/7Tzs0UBRBQ
— ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2018
On reaching, PM Modi will be received by local dignitaries at the airport. The PM is then scheduled to visit the residence resort of Putin. This will be the first meeting between Putin and PM Modi in 2018. However, since the beginning of the year, the two leaders have had several phone conversations.
(With PTI and ANI inputs)
Source: Zee News