Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to embark on a significant two-day visit to Moscow, Russia starting today. The visit, at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, aims to hold the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit, marking Modi’s first visit to Russia since the Ukraine invasion in February 2022. This visit holds a high level of anticipation and importance, with the Kremlin expressing that the West is closely watching the visit with jealousy. The extensive agenda for the trip includes discussions on regional and global issues of mutual importance, highlighting the growing partnership between India and Russia.
As PM Modi gears up for his visit, Kremlin has expressed enthusiasm, mentioning that the visit program will be exhaustive, allowing for informal talks between the two leaders. Indian Diaspora in Russia is eagerly awaiting PM Modi’s arrival, showing their enthusiasm and support through various activities. The upcoming summit will see a robust dialogue on various areas of cooperation, including energy, security, trade, investment, health, education, culture, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges.
The primary focus of the visit is to participate in the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit, where both leaders will engage in discussions on multifaceted relations and exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. Trade talks are expected to be prominent during the summit, with discussions on issues like the trade imbalance between India and Russia. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized the importance of direct talks between Modi and Putin to address trade-related challenges and strengthen economic ties.
In addition to trade discussions, energy talks are also on the agenda, with a focus on Indian energy imports in oil and LNG. The visit will also cover investment and logistics aspects, including the future of connectivity projects such as the International North-South Transport Corridor and maritime routes. The visit holds significance as it aims to enhance the strategic partnership between India and Russia, paving the way for greater cooperation and collaboration in various sectors. Stay tuned on HeadlineFly.com for live updates and comprehensive coverage of PM Modi’s Russia visit.
