Today, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi meet Russian Premier Dmitry Medvedev who said India is a “close and valued” partner for his country. Next Month Indo-Russia summit is scheduled. PM Modi is 10 day three nation tour of Myanmar, Australia and Fiji. PM will participate in India ASEAN and East Asia summits in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar
Meeting of PM Modi with the Russian leader was the first diplomatic engagement during Summit.
Medvedev said “India is a close and valued partner for us”. PM Modi replied that he was confident that the ties between the two countries will be strengthened. PM Modi recalled his visit to Russia in 2001. During their conversation, Modi also spoke on the need for the federal units , states and regions of the two countries to cooperate more, a view which Medvedev endorsed.
