Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Moscow on a two-day visit to Russia for the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit, during which he will hold summit talks with President Vladimir Putin to review all aspects of bilateral ties and explore opportunities to further boost cooperation in sectors like trade, energy and defence.
It is Prime Minister Modi's first trip to Russia in nearly five years. His last visit to Russia was in 2019 when he attended an economic conclave in the Far East city of Vladivostok.
Among the slew of programmes, Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to host a dinner for PM Modi while the latter is slated to address the Indian community during the two-day visit.
PM Modi-Vladimir Putin meeting will see the world media including the Chinese, zeroing in on the high-profile meeting that is bound to have a wide geo-political impact in the region.
Here are the highlights on PM Modi's 2-Day Russia Visit:
PM Modi on Day 1 of Russia Visit
Gratitude to President Putin for hosting me at Novo-Ogaryovo this evening. Looking forward to our talks tomorrow as well, which will surely go a long way in further cementing the bonds of friendship between India and Russia. pic.twitter.com/eDdgDr0USZ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 8, 2024
Putin, Modi to hold both private, extended talks on Tuesday: Kremlin
President Vladimir Putin will hold extensive talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, both one-on-one and with delegations, a top Russian official said on Monday.
"Around noon, Putin and Modi will start talking. We expect that there will be a private conversation, as well as Russian-Indian talks over an official breakfast,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was quoted as saying by the state-owned TASS news agency.
On Tuesday, Modi will co-chair the 22nd India-Russia annual summit with President Putin.
PM Modi, Putin Meet For Private Dinner
Vladimir Putin hosts private dinner for PM Modi
"PM Modi's visit will give dynamism to India-Austria ties": Indian envoy Shambhu Kumaran
Indian ambassador to Austria Shambhu Kumaran on Monday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Vienna will give much-needed dynamism and impetus to the Indo-Austrian relationship.
PM Modi's upcoming visit to Austria will be the first prime ministerial visit in 41 years, the last being of Indira Gandhi in 1983.
"This is one of the Prime Minister's first visits after being re-elected for the third time as Prime Minister. There is a great deal of interest in Austria to see how this tall leader of the democratic world shares his perspective on various issues. This is the first time in many decades that high-level political visits are happening. This gives the much-needed dynamism and impetus for this relationship to develop in the matter it has the potential to," Mr Kumaran told ANI.
PM Modi's official visit on July 9-10 in Austria comes when both countries mark 75 years of their diplomatic relationship.
Stronger ties between our nations will greatly benefit our people: PM Modi in Moscow
In his first trip since the start of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday travelled to Russia to hold summit talks with President Vladimir Putin -- a visit that is being seen as having a wider geopolitical context and signalling.
Shortly after landing in Moscow, PM Modi said he is looking forward to deepening bilateral partnership in futuristic areas and that stronger ties between India and Russia will "greatly benefit our people".
India seeks to play a "supportive role" for a peaceful and stable region, the prime minister said in his departure statement.
PM Modi was received at the Vnukovo-II airport by Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov. The Russian first deputy minister also accompanied the Indian prime minister to his hotel from the airport, officials said.
Manturov had received Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to Russia as well.
Indian Diaspora In Austria Happy At PM Narendra Modi's Upcoming Visit
The Indian diaspora has expressed happiness at the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Austria and said that it's a matter of pride that an Indian Prime Minister is visiting the country after 40 years.
PM Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Russia from Monday, reached a hotel in Moscow. Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, who received PM Modi at the airport, accompanied him to the hotel, where members of the Indian diaspora had gathered to welcome him.
After Russia, PM Modi will leave for Austria in what is the first visit to the nation by an Indian Prime Minister in 40 years.
Prime Minister Modi met children and interacted with the members of the Indian community gathered at the hotel in Moscow.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets children and interacts with the members of the Indian diaspora gathered at The Carlton Hotel in Moscow
— ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2024
PM Modi is on a two-day official visit to Russia. pic.twitter.com/5EqG1vVs6H
Looking Forward To Further Deeping India, Russia's Special Partnership: PM Modi
Landed in Moscow. Looking forward to further deepening the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between our nations, especially in futuristic areas of cooperation. Stronger ties between our nations will greatly benefit our people. pic.twitter.com/oUE1aC00EN
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 8, 2024
#WATCH | Russian artists in Moscow, Russia dance on Hindi songs to welcome PM Narendra Modi.
— ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2024
PM Modi is on a two-day official visit to Russia. He will hold the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit with President Putin. pic.twitter.com/VAkTjTIBSb
Prime Minister arrived at the Carlton Hotel in Moscow, where he received a rousing welcome.
#WATCH | Russia | A cutout, showing Prime Minister Narendra Modi shaking hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin, placed outside the hotel in Moscow where PM Narendra Modi is scheduled to arrive shortly. pic.twitter.com/SzVTI6l9m7
— ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2024
Watch: PM Modi Receives Guard Of Honour After Arrival In Moscow
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives Guard of Honour on his arrival in Moscow, Russia
— ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2024
PM Modi is on a two-day official visit to Russia. He will hold the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit with President Putin. pic.twitter.com/G4GDS3va5s
Watch: The Moment Prime Minister's Plane Landed In Moscow
📽️ Watch | Visuals of PM Modi's plane landing in Moscow pic.twitter.com/1a01QF0cji
— NDTV (@ndtv) July 8, 2024
Red Carpet Welcome For PM Modi, Receives Guard Of Honour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Moscow today and was given a red carpet as he walked out of the Air India One. The Prime Minister was given a guard of honour by the Russian Armed Forces.
#WATCH |Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Moscow, Russia. The First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, Denis Manturov receives him.
— ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2024
PM Modi is on a two-day official visit to Russia. He will hold the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit with President Putin in Moscow. pic.twitter.com/1YovmvsNCo
The Prime Minister was received by the First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, Denis Manturov. Mr Manturov is senior to the Deputy Prime Minister, who received the Chinese President during his visit to Russia.
In a rare gesture, the 1st DPM Manturov will also accompany PM to the hotel from the airport in the same car.
🔴 Watch LIVE | Russia: PM Modi lands in Moscow; high stakes meeting with Putin on agendahttps://t.co/iEOuFHl9pt
— NDTV (@ndtv) July 8, 2024
PM Narendra Modi Says Looking Forward To Review All Aspects Of India-Russia Ties With President Vladimir Putin
As he travels to Moscow on a high-profile visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said he is looking forward to reviewing all aspects of India-Russia ties with President Vladimir Putin and sharing perspectives on various regional and global issues.
PM Modi and Putin are set to explore ways to further expand bilateral relations in diverse areas at the 22nd India-Russia annual summit on Tuesday.
After concluding his engagements in Russia, PM Modi will leave for Austria in the first visit by an Indian prime minister to that country in over 40 years.
As PM Modi Embarks On Russia Trip, His 2-Decade Old Photo With Putin Surfaces
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a two-day visit to Russia, for the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit. During the trip, PM Modi and his Russian counterpart are likely to discuss and assess multifaceted relations between the two nations and also exchange views on issues of regional and global concern.
