Vikrant Shekhawat : Jul 09, 2024, 11:27 AM
India-Russia Relation: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently on a two-day visit to Russia. Here PM Modi has gone to Moscow for the 22nd India-Russia annual summit with President Putin. Let us tell you that PM Modi has visited Russia after about 5 years. Let us tell you that at this time India and China are the closest countries to Russia, both strategically and economically. However, after the welcome received by PM Modi in Russia, it has become clear which country is currently closer to Russia and which country, India or China, is more important for Russia in the current situation. Let us know how this happened...What are Russia's needs?It has been more than 2 years since the Russia-Ukraine war. Western countries along with America have imposed heavy sanctions on Russia and are openly supporting Ukraine in the war. At such a time, Russia is looking for true allies for itself. Since India's independence, there have been very good relations between Russia (then USSR). Russia has always supported India on various issues including Jammu and Kashmir, terrorism, without caring about China.This one step sent a message to ChinaWhen PM Modi reached Russia on an official visit, China got a clear message from the airport itself. Actually, Russia's first deputy prime minister Denis Manturov arrived at the airport to welcome PM Modi. He took PM Modi with him in his car and dropped him to the hotel. On the other hand, the last time when China's President Xi Jinping was welcomed like this, Jinping was welcomed by Russia's lower level deputy prime minister. It is clear that Russia showed the importance of India and gave great respect to PM Modi.Private meeting with PM ModiRussian President Vladimir Putin invited PM Modi to his home. Putin welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence Novo-Ogaryovo. After this, both the leaders also had dinner together. The special thing was that PM Modi and Vladimir Putin also held an informal private meeting. In this meeting, various issues of the world were discussed.Putin praised PM Modi a lotVladimir Putin praised PM Modi a lot during his meeting with him. Putin congratulated Modi on being elected PM for the third time and said that this is not a coincidence, but the result of your many years of work. You are a very energetic person, who is able to achieve results in the interest of India and the Indian people. Putin said that Prime Minister Modi has dedicated his entire life to serving his people and people can feel it.India-Russia relations are getting strongerLet us tell you that PM Modi's meeting with Putin is taking place at a time when the whole world is once again seen divided into two factions. For this reason, everyone's eyes are on the meeting of PM Modi and Putin. Let us tell you that in the last few days, the relations between India and Russia have become even stronger. Partnership has increased on many issues between the two countries. India is importing oil from Russia on a large scale, which is not only benefiting India but also strengthening the economy of Russia.