PM Modi in Moscow Highlights: Putin Hosts Private Dinner For PM Modi

Highlights: 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 arrives in Moscow Live: PM Modi-Vladimir Putin meeting will see the world media.

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:

Jul 08, 2024 23:35 (IST)
PM Modi on Day 1 of Russia Visit
Jul 08, 2024 22:41 (IST)
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.
Jul 08, 2024 22:26 (IST)
PM Modi, Putin Meet For Private Dinner
Vladimir Putin hosts private dinner for PM Modi
Jul 08, 2024 21:56 (IST)
"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.
Jul 08, 2024 20:17 (IST)
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.
Jul 08, 2024 19:45 (IST)
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.
Jul 08, 2024 18:46 (IST)
Prime Minister Modi met children and interacted with the members of the Indian community gathered at the hotel in Moscow. 

Jul 08, 2024 18:23 (IST)
Looking Forward To Further Deeping India, Russia's Special Partnership: PM Modi
Jul 08, 2024 18:13 (IST)
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Prime Minister arrived at the Carlton Hotel in Moscow, where he received a rousing welcome.
Jul 08, 2024 17:49 (IST)
Jul 08, 2024 17:37 (IST)
Watch: PM Modi Receives Guard Of Honour After Arrival In Moscow
Jul 08, 2024 17:34 (IST)
Watch: The Moment Prime Minister's Plane Landed In Moscow
Jul 08, 2024 17:33 (IST)
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.


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.
Jul 08, 2024 17:29 (IST)
Jul 08, 2024 17:27 (IST)
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.
Jul 08, 2024 17:27 (IST)
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.
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