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Jaishankar to go to Moscow to talk with

Lavrov as Putin praises India and Modi

Putin and Modi met in Samarkand recently on the sidelines of the SCO Summit.

Modi had then recalled his over two decades old relations with Putin

OUR BUREAU
New Delhi/Moscow

ussian President Vladimir Pu-
tin on Thursday heaped prais-
Res on PM Narendra Modi
and described him as one of those
persons who is capable of conducting
independent foreign policy and is a
true patriot. He further said that In-
dia and Russia have special relations
developed over decades and the two
countries have no outstanding issues
whatsoever. Putin was speaking at the
19th Annual Meeting of the Valdai
Discussion Club in Moscow.
“India has made tremendous
progress in its development from being
a UK colony to a modern state. It has
achieved tangible development results
that give reason to respect and admi-
ration for India,” Putin pointed out.
“A lot has been done in past years
under the leadership of PM Modi.
Naturally he is a patriot,” Putin said, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov to discuss the bilateral cooperation between the India
adding, “His idea to Make in India
matters both economically and ethi- and Russia and exchange views on Ukraine, G-20 and UN reforms on the sidelines of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly
cally. Future belongs to India. It can (UNGA), in New York. Ambassador of India to UN Ruchira Kamboj was also present (ANI)
be proud of being the largest democ-
racy and we have a special relation- External Affairs Minister S Jaishan- on Ukraine, G-20 and UN reforms,’’ dent investigation into the Bucha inci-
ship. We have close ties.” kar will hold talks with his Russian Jaishankar tweeted. dent.” Jaishankar said, making it one
He also referred to the defense
partnership and the growing trade counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, said Rus- The meeting was held just of the toughest statements on Russia
in the last seven months, since the in-
ties. “Our trade volumes have great- sian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson hours before Lavrov’s address to the vasion of Ukraine.
ly increased. PM Modi asked me to Maria Zakharova. The ministers will high-level UN General Assembly’s Jaishankar also met in person
increase the supply of fertilizers to hold talks on November 8 in Moscow general debate where he called for with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys
India, and there has been 7.6 times in- where they will discuss the current UNSC reform and backed India in an Shmyhal at the UN headquarters here
crease in this. Trade in agriculture has state of bilateral relations and the in- expanded Security Council. and apprised him of India’s principled
almost doubled.” ternational agenda. Jaishankar’s visit During the UNSC meeting on position that emphasizes cessation of
It may be recalled that when Pu- to Moscow comes at a crucial time Ukraine, Jaishankar recalled Prime
tin and Modi met in Samarkand on when the war between Russia and Minister Narendra Modi’s emphasis all hostilities and returns to dialogue
and diplomacy.
the sidelines of the SCO Summit the Ukraine has escalated in recent times. to Russian President Vladimir Putin Jaishankar in US defended In-
agenda among other issues focused This visit is also coming at a time that “this cannot be an era of war”. dia’s defense procurement saying that
on energy and fertilizer supplies. when the Indian embassy in Kyiv has “Let me emphasize that even in it is in its national interest.
Modi had then recalled his over two issued a fresh advisory asking all In- conflict situations, there can be no “We get our military equipment
decades old relations with Putin. dian citizens in Ukraine to leave the justification for violation of human is not a new issue or changed due to
“PM Modi is one of those people country immediately in view of esca- rights or of international law. Where
who are capable of conducting inde- lating hostilities in the Ukraine war. any such acts occur, it is imperative geo-political changes” and that New
Delhi has not faced problems in terms
pendent foreign policy. He is like an During UNGA, the External Af- that they are investigated in an objec- of spare parts supply in the past from
icebreaker moving for Indian people. fairs Minister met his Russian coun- tive and independent manner. This Russia, he had said during a press
I am certain India has a great role in terpart Sergey Lavrov and exchanged was the position we took with regard conference with US Secretary of State
the future.” views on Ukraine. ‘’A wide-ranging to the killings in Bucha, and this is Anthony Blinken.
Now, it has been reported that conversation with FM Sergey Lavrov the position we take even today. The
Earlier, he also defended India’s
during his maiden visit to Russia since at #UNGA 77. Discussed our bilat- Council will also recall that we had oil purchases from Russia.
the outbreak of the Ukraine war, eral cooperation. Exchanged views then supported calls for an indepen-

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