PM Modi Russia Visit, July 9 Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Austria after his two-day visit to Russia concluded on Tuesday. During his stay, the two nations discussed bolstering cooperation in energy, trade, manufacturing, and fertilizers. Modi’s high-profile visit began on Monday, marking the 22nd India-Russia annual summit with President Vladimir Putin. This was Modi’s first trip to Russia since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. The visit included a private dinner hosted by Putin at his residence on the outskirts of Moscow.
The Ukraine conflict featured prominently in their discussions. PM Modi emphasised that a resolution to the conflict could not be achieved on the battlefield, asserting that peace talks cannot succeed amidst violence. President Putin expressed gratitude for Modi’s efforts to facilitate a peaceful resolution to the crisis.
PM Modi’s Austria visit holds particular historical importance as it marks the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Austria in 41 years.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday departed for Austria after a two-day visit to Russia during which the two countries discussed ways to further shore up bilateral cooperation in sectors such as energy, trade, manufacturing and fertilisers. (PTI)
While awarding PM Narendra Modi the highest civilian honour, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, "It gives me pleasure to present this honorary award (Order of St. Andrew) here at the Kremlin...It is the testimony to Russia's sincere gratitude for the significant contribution you are making to strengthening ties between the two nations. You have always actively advocated broader contacts with our country. When you were the CM of Gujarat, you came up with initiatives to twinning your state with the Russian region. Now that you have been at the helm of the Indian govt for 10 years, you have genuinely strived to elevate Russian-Indian relations to a privileged strategic partnership...It would be impossible to over-emphasise your contribution to building a resilient framework for Russian Indian cooperation in the international arena where both our nations are defending the principle of multipolarity for the sake of stability, global and regional security and working closely in BRICS and SCO."
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#watch | Russian President Vladimir Putin confers Russia's highest civilian honour, Order of St Andrew the Apostle on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. pic.twitter.com/aBBJ2QAINF
— ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been awarded Russia's highest civilian honor, the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle, by President Vladimir Putin.
Key statements from Vladimir Putin:
- Russia-India relations currently form a special and privileged strategic partnership.
- Last year, trade between Russia and India increased by 66%, with an additional 20% growth in the first quarter of 2024.
- Russia and India collaborate closely on the international stage, particularly within institutions like the UN, SCO, and BRICS.
After the bilateral talks with Putin concluded, Prime Minister Modi set off for Kremlin visit.
PM Modi expressed gratitude to Russian President Putin for fuel support during the global crisis, stating that when the world faced a fuel challenge, Russia's support helped India meet the petrol and diesel needs of its citizens. "Not just this, the world should accept that India-Russia agreement regarding fuel played a big role in bringing stability to the international market," the PM said.
During his bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, PM Narendra Modi said that for restoration of peace, India is ready to cooperate in all ways possible. "I assure you and the world community that India is in favour of peace. Listening to my friend Putin talk about peace yesterday, gives me hope. I would like to say to my media friends - Possible," PM Modi added.
PM Narendra Modi said that he held detailed discussion with Russian President Putin over death of children amid the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. PM Modi said, "Be it war, conflicts, terror attacks - everyone who believes in humanity is pained when there is loss of lives. But when innocent children are murdered, when we see innocent children dying, it is heart-wrenching. That pain is immense."
"I have had ties with Russia as well as you since the past 2.5 decades. In about 10 years, we have met 17 times. In the last 25 years, we have had around 22 bilateral meetings. This reflects the depth of our relations," the PM said.
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#watch | Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "I have had ties with Russia as well as you since the past 2.5 decades. In about 10 years, we have met 17 times. In the last 25 years, we have had around 22 bilateral meetings. This reflects the depth of our relations." pic.twitter.com/Uf8Gs02G23
— ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2024
During the bilateral meeting with Vladimir Putin, PM Narendra Modi spoke on the issue of terrorism. The PM said that India has been facing terrorism since last 40-50 years and understands "how horrible and disgusting terrorism is". "So, when terror incidents occurred in Moscow, when terror incidents occurred in Dagestan, I can imagine how deep its pain would be. I strongly condemn all kinds of terrorism,” the PM said.
PM Modi and President Putin are at VDNKh Exhibition Centre as both countries are planning to build six high-power nuclear plants as well as low-power nuclear plants in India.
After concluding the 22nd India-Russia annual summit with President Vladimir Putin, PM Modi will head for Austria on July 9. It will be the maiden visit for an Indian prime minister to Austria after more than 40 years.
PM Modi has declared that India will be opening two consulates in Russia, one in Kazar and the other one in Yekaterinburg. Both Russian cities have their respective significance. Kazan is known as an educational and cultural hub and also as a developing economic centre in Russia. On the other hand, Yekaterinburg is Russia one of the fourth-largest city and has also hosted FIFA World Cup matches, as per a PTI report.
Prime Minister Modi said that the strong bilateral relationship between India and Russia is built on mutual trust and mutual respect. (Photo source: X@MEAIndia)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the cultural participants who performed while welcoming him just before his address to the Indian community in Moscow.
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‘’India’s development in past 10 years was just a trailer, we will see much faster in coming years’’, says PM Modi. He said his government is planning to make India’s world’s third-largest economy. The government has constructed three crore homes for the underprivileged and has made three crore women ‘’lakhpati didi’’ in rural areas. He added that India has also given the world the most trusted prototype for digital transactions.
Unlike before 2014, India is full of confidence now, and this is our greatest treasure, Modi stated in his speech. He also said that it's in his DNA to take on every challenge. He asserted that India will write a new chapter in its history of global development in the coming years.
PM Modi while addressing the Indian community said that they will be opening two consulates in Russia. One will be in Kazan and the other one will be in Yekaterinburg. This initiative will improve business and travel commerce.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned that the entire world believes the 21st century is India's century. India is now seen as a strong pillar of strength in the evolving multipolar world.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated while addressing the Indian community," Today when India builds the world's tallest railway bridge and the world's tallest statue, the world appreciates the fact that India is changing. How is India transforming? The reason behind this is because India relies on the support of its 1.4 billion citizens and the support it receives from Indians worldwide''.
''It's one month since I took oath as Prime Minister for the third time and my first address to the Indian diaspora. I pledge to work 3 times harder with 3 times more in speed, it is also a coincidence that the number 3 presence is in several government goals too,'' PM Modi said.
Prime Minister Modi says, "I want to express my gratitude to all of you for being here today. I have not arrived alone; I have come with many things. I have brought the fragrance of India's soil and the love of 1.4 billion fellow countrymen along with me..."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins addressing the Indian community in Moscow, Russia.
Russian artists are rehearsing to welcome PM Modi at the venue where he will be addressing the Indian community in a while.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold summit talks today. The main focus of the meeting will deal with improving cooperation between the two countries in the fields of trade, manufacturing, fertilizers, and energy.
India has always upheld the principles of the UN Charter and has emphasized the importance of territorial integrity and sovereignty. Conducting warfare cannot be a solution for anything, India has always believed that dialogue and diplomacy will help in resolving conflicts, as per a source.
Russian President Vladimir Putin extended his congratulations to PM Modi on his reelection as prime minister during an informal meeting at a residence outside Moscow. He believed that it is not because of mere chance but the result of hard work
The US State Department commented on PM Modi's meeting with Putin, and said a resolution to the Ukraine conflict should stick to the UN Charter.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing the Indian community from Russia in a while.