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a mutual trade volume of over USD
100 billion by 2030. The two leaders
also decided to continue dialogue on
the liberalization of bilateral trade, in-
cluding the possibility of establishing
the EAEU-India Free Trade Area,
according to the Leaders’ Joint State-
ment released following the meeting.
“Aspiration for elimination of
non-tariff trade barriers related to
bilateral trade between India and
Russia. Continuation of dialogue in
the field of liberalization of bilater-
al trade, including the possibility of
the establishment of the EAEU-In-
dia Free Trade Area. Achievement
of a mutual trade volume more than
100 bln USD by 2030 (as mutually
agreed), including increased supplies Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, in Moscow on Tuesday (ANI)
of goods from India to achieve bal-
anced bilateral trade. Reinvigoration ing lucrative jobs abroad but allegedly some announcements related to energy international efforts for a peaceful
of investment activities of the Parties, sending them to the Russia-Ukraine and oil, Miller replied that US has con- resolution in the war-torn country, le-
i.e. within the framework of the spe- war zone. veyed its concerns to the Indian gov- veraging its longstanding relationship
cial investment regimes,” the state- The CBI stated that these traf- ernment, and revealed that diplomatic with Moscow to encourage President
ment read. fickers have been operating as an conversations on this issue have taken Putin to end the war. Further speak-
They also decided to work on de- organised network and were luring place as recently as the past 24 hours. ing about the war, she emphasized
veloping a bilateral settlement system Indian nationals through social me- “We have had conversations with that it is crucial for all allies, includ-
using national currencies and the con- dia channels like YouTube, etc., and them in the past 24 hours,” said Miller ing India, to support efforts towards a
sistent introduction of digital financial also through their local contacts and while addressing the media. Further, peaceful resolution in Ukraine.
instruments for mutual settlements. agents for highly paid jobs in Russia. in the media briefing, on being asked Further, the White House Sec-
The two countries will focus on PM Modi’s visit has caused some about PM Modi’s recent Russia visit retary also reiterated that India is a
increasing cargo turnover with India concern in the US. and the US stance on this, Miller re- strategic partner with whom the US
through the launch of new routes US Department of State Spokes- plied that they continue to urge India engages in frank dialogue, including
for the North-South International person Matthew Miller reiterated the to support efforts for a peaceful reso- their relationship with Russia. “India
Transport Corridor, the Northern Sea US government’s stance on India’s lution in Ukraine, in accordance with is a strategic partner with whom we
Route, and the Chennai-Vladivostok relationship with Russia and said that the principles of the UN Charter. engage in full and frank dialogue, in-
Sea Line. They will also optimize cus- they have been quite clear about their “We urge India, we continue to cluding their relationship with Russia
toms procedures through the applica- concerns and have expressed those urge India to support efforts to realize and we’ve talked about this before. So,
tion of intelligent digital systems for privately and will continue to do so. the importance of peace. and endur- we think it’s critical that all countries,
barrier-free movement of goods. “We have been quite clear about our ing and just peace in Ukraine based including India, support efforts to re-
Also, Prime Minister Narendra concerns about India’s relationship on the principles of the UN Charter, alize an enduring and just peace when
Modi, during his meeting with Rus- with Russia. We have expressed those based on upholding Ukraine’s territo- it comes to Ukraine. It is important
sian President Vladimir Putin, took privately, directly to the Indian Gov- rial integrity and its sovereignty, and for all our allies to realise this.”
a strong stance on the issue of In- ernment, and continue to do so, and that will continue to be what we will Jean-Pierre stressed that Pres-
dian nationals being recruited into that hasn’t changed,” Matthew Mill- engage with,” said Miller in a daily ident Putin alone can end the war,
the Russian army and the Russian er said in a daily media briefing on media briefing. which he started. “The US believes
government has assured an “early Wednesday. After Modi met Putin, the White India’s relationship with Russia posi-
discharge” of these Indians from the In response to a question regard- House Press Secretary Karine Jean- tions it to encourage President Putin
army service, Foreign Secretary Vinay ing PM Modi’s visit to Moscow and Pierre urged New Delhi to support to take this step,” she added.
Mohan Kwatra said on Tuesday. “We also believe India’s
Addressing a special briefing on long-standing relationship with Rus-
Tuesday, Kwatra said, “The Prime sia gives it the ability to urge Presi-
Minister strongly raised the issue of dent Putin, to end his brutal war, an
early discharge of Indian nationals unprovoked war in Ukraine. It is for
who have been misled into the service President Putin to end. President Pu-
of the Russian army. This was taken tin started the war, and he can end the
strongly by the Prime Minister, and war” Jean-Pierre added
the Russian side promised early dis- The White House remarks came
charge of all Indian nationals from after PM Modi met Putin at his No-
the service of the Russian army.” vo-Ogaryovo residence in an informal
Notably, several Indians were al- meeting on Monday where the two
legedly duped into fighting in Russia’s leaders covered prospects for further
war with Ukraine on the pretext of lu- development of relations between
crative jobs. In April, Central Bureau Moscow and New Delhi.
of Investigation (CBI), had busted a As PM Modi and President Putin
major human trafficking network run- commit to enhancing India-Russia re-
ning across the country targeting Indi- PM Modi meets with Indian diaspora at The Carlton Hotel, in Moscow on Monday (ANI) lations, the US seems seriously wor-
an nationals on the promise of offer- ried and concern.

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