(ANI) It is “heart-wrenching” when innocent children are dying in war. In his first visit to Russia after war started between Mosco and Kyiv, PM Narendra Modi said, everyone who believes in humanity is pained when there is loss of lives. The entire world is focused on his visit to Russia.
Speaking about his meeting with Putin at the President’s house, PM Modi stated, “you have invited me to your residence and as a true friend, we stayed together for 4-5 hours and talked about many issues. I was happy that we were able to discuss our thoughts about Ukraine with an open mind and with great respect, we tried to respectfully understand each other’s thoughts”.
Recalling his past meetings with Putin, PM Modi said, “I have had ties with Russia as well as you since the past 2.5 decades. In about ten years we, we have met 17 times. In the last 25 years, we have had around 22 bilateral meetings. This reflects the depth of our relations”.
Noting that terrorism is “horrible and disgusting”, PM Modi highlighted India has been facing the menace for over 40 years and said that he can imagine ” how deep the pain is when terror incidents occurred in Dagestan or Moscow. He condemned all kinds of terrorism during his bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
In a friendly gesture, Putin took PM Modi in a ride in his electric car around his residence.
PM Modi along with Putin visited the Rosatom Pavilion at the VDNKH Exhibition Centre in Moscow. Russia’s deputy PM Denis Manturov accompanied the two leaders.
PM Modi laid a wreath at the Tomb of the unknown Soldier, saluting valour,sacrifice and indomitable human courage, A Solemn homage to the brave!
PM Modi also addressed the Indian community and spoke about ties between Russia and India and contribution of Indian diaspora in strengthening them. He also announced the opening of Indian consulates in Kazan and Yekaterinburg.
PM shared thoughts on rising global profile and its perception as a “Vishwa Bandhu”.
He stressed that ties between India and Russia are giving new energy to Global prosperity and said he was happy about the unique relationship between the two countries.
PM Modi who had gone on an official visit to Russia was received by Russia’s first Deputy PM Denis Manturov at the airport. He was accorded a ceremonial welcome and the Indian community gave PM Modi a warm welcome at the hotel. After concluding his visit PM Modi will travel to Austria. (ANI)