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PM Modi in Russia - Day 2: As it happened
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Russia on a two-day visit yesterday and will meet President Vladimir Putin for summit-level talks today.
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PM Modi concludes his address.
India and Russia will together fight against terrorism: PM Modi
Whatever decision in the world is taken today, India has an imp role today in it unlike before: PM Modi
India's youth has awaken and is striving to excel. India is moving ahead towards development: PM Modi
Last time when I came , I was speaking to governor of Astrakhan, he couldn’t understand watermelon but understood 'tarbooz': PM Modi
PM Modi invites Russian tourists to visit India.
Russia always stood by India's side. They supported us during the time of war: PM Modi
PM Modi extends greetings on Christmas and Eid e Milad. He further hailed former Indian prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth anniversary.
The way in which Russian artists performed Indian cultural dance forms and arts is praiseworthy, I salute them. Muslim by religion, Russian by nationality, pop singer by profession and reciting Hindu Mantras: PM Modi
In India those who are watching this event on television, it will come as surprise to them. In large numbers, Indians and Russians have gathered here. It is a proud moment for India: PM Modi.
PM Modi addresses Indian diaspora in Russia. Greets them with Namaste
India-Russia sign agreements on cooperation in the field of helicopter engineering, MoU on technical cooperation in railway sector.
PM closes statement, says he looks forward to welcoming President Putin in India next year for the BRICS Summit as well as the Annual Summit.
World must unite and combat terror without distinguishing between terror groups and target countries: PM Modi
An early political settlement through dialogue in West Asia is necessary: PM Modi
The pace of our cooperation in nuclear energy is increasing. We are making progress on 12 Russian nuclear reactors at 2 sites: PM Modi
As I look to the future, I see Russia as a significant partner in India’s economic transf'n and in shaping a balanced, multi-polar world: PM Modi
India a great power carrying out a balanced and responsible foreign policy: Prez Putin
Mr President I've always had great respect for your strategic partnership. It has been a source of strength and success for India: PM Modi
President Putin and PM Modi agree to institutionalise CEO's Forum with two meetings annually – One in India and one in Russia.
High tech, Innovation, energy, aircraft building, pharma and diamonds promising areas for India Russia coop: Russian President Vladimir Putin
I am here to invite our partner in security to become partner in prosperity also: PM Modi
I welcome Russia to become a part of India's growth story. We have started a Make in India campaign: PM Modi
PM Modi addresses CEO Summit.
PM Modi lays wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is now visiting EMERCOM, the Russian National Crisis Management Centre.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin will on Thursday meet in Moscow for the 16th India-Russia annual summit.
This is Modi's first bilateral visit to Russia. The two leaders last had a formal interaction at the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) summit in Ufa city of Russia, in July.
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A number of agreements are due to be signed during the talks spanning a broad spectrum of sectors, with the focus being on defence, nuclear energy, hydrocarbons and trade.
Modi and Putin will also meet a delegation of Indian and Russian CEOs at the Kremlin.
The Indian PM is also scheduled to address a gathering of Friends of India and also meet members of the Indian community.
Modi's itinerary includes a visit to Russia's National Crisis Management Centre (NCMC) in Moscow later today.
The NCMC is a multi-level coordination centre designed to provide inter-agency coordination and alert the people about the threat of emergency situations. The capabilities of the NCMC include state-of-art real time monitoring, data collection, analysis and modelling.
The summit-level talks come a day after Putin hosted Modi for a private dinner.
"Building Druzhba-Dosti over dinner. President Putin @KremlinRussia_E hosts a private tete-a-tete for PM @narendramodi," External Affairs Ministry spokesman Vikas Swarup tweeted.
Earlier, after alighting from the aircraft, Modi was welcomed with a ceremonial guard of honour at the airport.
"Cold and rain no obstacles for a red carpet welcome for PM," Swarup said in another tweet.
In his pre-departure statement, Modi had said that he was very optimistic about his visit.
"History is witness to the close ties India and Russia have had over the decades. Russia remains one of India's most valued friends in the world," he had stated.
"My visit will deepen the cooperation between India and Russia in the economic, energy and security spheres. We also want to increase cooperation in science and technology, mining among other sectors. Trade ties between India and Russia can increase even further, to benefit not only our two nations but also the world," Modi had added, ahead of departing for Russia.
He had further stated that there would be extensive deliberations with President Putin.
"There will be an interaction with Russian businesspersons to invite them to invest in India. I will also attend a 'Friends of India' programme. I am certain that this visit will substantially take forward the already strong people to people ties between our nations."
Moscow: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Russia, will on Thursday meet President Vladimir Putin for summit-level talks. Catch all the live updates here.