Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin met on Tuesday on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan, holding vital discussions on the continued Ukraine battle and bilateral relations between India and Russia. Modi held bilateral talks with Putin hours after arriving on this central Russian metropolis to attend the 16th BRICS summit. The dialog between the 2 leaders coated a spread of subjects, from international peace efforts to strengthening their long-standing partnership.
Addressing the Ukraine battle, PM Modi reiterated India’s stance on peace, stating, “I’ve been in fixed contact with you as regards to the continued battle between Russia and Ukraine. As I’ve stated earlier, we consider that the issues needs to be resolved in a peaceable method. We totally help the early institution of peace and stability. All our efforts give precedence to humanity. India is able to present all attainable cooperation within the occasions to return.”
The Prime Minister additionally emphasised the rising international curiosity within the BRICS grouping, which incorporates Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. He remarked, “BRICS has made its identify. A number of nations wish to be members of BRICS,” highlighting the increasing affect and significance of the bloc in international affairs.
In response, President Putin acknowledged the enduring power of India-Russia relations. “India and Russia are authentic members of BRICS,” he stated, underscoring the depth of their partnership. “Our ties are like that you just don’t require translation,” Putin added, reflecting on the closeness and understanding shared by the 2 nations.
Throughout the assembly, President Putin additionally introduced plans for the subsequent Intergovernmental Fee assembly, scheduled for December 12 in New Delhi. He expressed optimism in regards to the ongoing cooperation between the 2 nations, stating, “Our initiatives are continuously growing. You will have determined to open the Indian Consulate in Kazan. We welcome this. Our cooperation will profit from the insurance policies of India. We’re very joyful to see you and your delegation in Russia.”
PM Modi, in return, thanked President Putin for the nice and cozy reception and expressed his gratitude for the long-standing friendship between the 2 nations. “I categorical my heartfelt gratitude to your friendship, heat welcome, and hospitality. It’s a matter of nice pleasure for me to have the chance to go to a ravishing metropolis like Kazan for the BRICS Summit. India has deep and historic ties with this metropolis. The opening of India’s new consulate in Kazan will additional strengthen these ties,” Modi stated.
President Putin additionally mirrored on their earlier engagements, saying, “I bear in mind we met in July and had an excellent dialogue on a number of points. We additionally spoke on the phone a variety of occasions. I’m very grateful to you for accepting the invitation to return to Kazan.”
Trying ahead to the BRICS Summit, which included the participation of different international leaders, Putin remarked, “In the present day, we’ll take part within the opening ceremony of the BRICS Summit, and after that, we may have a dinner. Throughout the upcoming BRICS Summit at this time with different leaders, we must always take some essential selections.”
