Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Vienna on Tuesday from Moscow on a two-day visit to Austria during which the two nations will explore ways to further deepen their bilateral relationship and closer cooperation on the many geopolitical challenges.
It is the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Austria in over 40 years, the last being of Indira Gandhi in 1983.
In Russia, PM Modi interacted with the Indian community, then laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Kremlin and thereafter visited the Rosatom pavilion at an exhibition venue in Moscow.
Vladimir Putin and PM Modi met yesterday at the Russian President's official address where they spoke over crucial global matters.
The meeting marks the 16th encounter between PM Modi and President Putin in the past decade, with their last face-to-face interaction occurring at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, in 2022.
This visit to Russia by PM Modi is his first since the conflict between Moscow and Kyiv began in 2022.
Here are the highlights of PM Modi's visit:
PM Modi in Austria
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Vienna on Tuesday from Moscow on a two-day visit to Austria during which the two nations will explore ways to further deepen their bilateral relationship and closer cooperation on the many geopolitical challenges.
Putin thanks PM Modi for making efforts to resolve Ukrainian crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for making efforts to find a solution to end the conflict in Ukraine while, at the same time, also lauding the Indian leader for dedicating his "whole life" to strengthen India.
During their bilateral meeting at Moscow's Grand Kremlin Palace, Prime Minister Modi reiterated New Delhi's readiness to assist Russia in any possible way to establish peace in the region.
"Yesterday (at their informal meeting in Novo-Ogaryovo on Monday), we also agreed to establish peace as soon as possible and we are ready to assist in any way in this regard. I have heard your position, your positive views and thoughts. And I can assure you that India has always been on the side of peace. When I listened to you, I felt optimistic and hopes for the future arose," said PM Modi in his opening remarks at the bilateral meeting with Putin.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been awarded Russia's highest civilian honour by Vladimir Putin - Order of St Andrew the Apostle
India facing challenge of terrorism for around 40 years; I condemn all forms of terrorism, said PM Modi during talks with President Putin.
India-Russia cooperation in energy sector helped world as well, sai PM Modi in opening remarks during talks with Russian President Putin.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow, Russia.
PM Modi is on his two-day official visit to Russia for the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit.
In PM Modi's Moscow Address, A Special Mention For 'Disco Dancer' Mithun
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the strong bond between India and Russia, invoking Bollywood stars Mithun Chakraborty and Raj Kapoor, both of whom are extremely popular in Russia. While addressing the Indian community in Moscow, PM Modi spoke about the classic Bollywood song "Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani" from Raj Kapoor's 1955 film "Shree 420".
"Every Indian knows in their heart and feels that when they hear 'Russia', the emotion that comes to mind and heart that Russia is India's "sukh-dukh ka saathi" (all-weather friend). We all have a song in our heart - in the hearts of every Indian - that 'sar par laal topi Roosi, phir bhi dil hai Hindustani' (have a red Russian cap on the head, but the heart is still Indian)," he said.
Watch: PM Modi, Putin Pet Horses At Russian President's Residence
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin walked through a stable on Tuesday as the Russian leader showed his prized horses to PM Modi. The prime minister is on a two-day official visit to Russia for an annual meeting with Putin.
Visuals from Moscow showed PM Modi walking through a garden with Putin, as the two world leaders talked. They then got into a gold cart as Putin drove the two around the garden of Novo-Ogaryovo, the residence of the President of Russia, after having tea together.
In a nine-second video released by the Kremlin, the leaders can be seen walking through Putin's stable as they continue their conversation. Putin leads the prime minister to the stable and begins petting one of the horses, PM Modi too pets another horse before the Russian leader holds the door open for the prime minister to exit the stable.
"Till Last Ball...": PM's T20 Win Mention In Address To Indians In Russia
India is transforming at a record pace and the world is taking note, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today at an event organised by the Indian community in Russia's Moscow. The country, he said, is infused with a confidence and is making things happen. "Over 140 crore Indians are making this resurgence of India possible -- they dream big, they take a pledge and then make it happen," he said.
In this context, the Prime Minister also referred to India's victory in the Men's T20 cricket world cup that ended the 13-year ICC trophy drought for the Men in Blue.
"Before 2014, we were into the pit of despair. Today, the country is full of confidence. Two patients suffering from the same ailment are in the same hospital, similarly capable doctors are attending to them. But if one patient is hopeful and the other is in despair, you will see the hopeful one will recover soon. India's asset now is its confidence," the Prime Minister said.
PM Modi To Receive Russia's Highest Civilian Honour For "Outstanding Service"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday will be ceremoniously presented with the Order of St Andrew the Apostle the First-Called, which was bestowed on him in the year 2019 at St Catherine's Hall of the Moscow Kremlin.
The order was presented to the Prime Minister of India for his distinguished contribution to the development of a privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India and friendly ties between the two countries.
The Order was established in 1698 by Tsar Peter the Great, in honour of Saint Andrew, the first apostle of Jesus and patron saint of Russia. It is only awarded for the most outstanding civilian or military service.
PM Modi Russia Visit Updates:
- Amid all this positivity that the India-Russia relationship has, I want to share a good news with you all - that India will be opening 2 new consulates in Russia.
- 2 years ago the first consignment was sent via the India-Russia 'north-south corridor' - that is a remarkable achievement. Now India and Russia are working to open the Chennai-Valdivostok eastern corridor.
- In the 21st Century, India will play the role of Vishwabandhu (Friend of the world).
- When India says something today, the world listens
PM Modi Russia Visit Updates: PM Modi On India-Russia relationship
- India and Russia are moving forward shoulder-to-shoulder. And every person in the room and all Indians in Russia are playing a key role in ensuring that the India-Russia bond goes from strength to strength.
- Every Indian knows in their heart and feels that when they hear 'Russia', the emotion that comes to mind and heart that Russia is India's "sukh-dukh ka saathi" (all-weather friend).
- We all have a song in our heart - in the hearts of every Indian - that 'sar par laal topi Roosi, phir bhi dil hai Hindustani'. The song may be decades old, but the emotion resonates in every Indian even today.
- The India-Russia friendship is a special one and will always remain so.
- I have come to Russia 6 times in the last 10 years and President Putin and I have met 17 times in the last 10 years to take the India-Russia bond further.
- I must say that President Putin's leadership is commendable and has been key to the bond that the two countries share.
PM Modi Russia Visit Updates: PM Modi On T20 world cup and Olympics
You would have seen India's incredible win in the recent T20 world cup... and you must have celebrated the win too. That win tells you a lot about the New India. Today's India never gives up.
India has sent a strong team to the Olympics and we believe they will put their best foot forward.
- The fact that you all walk proudly and are given so much respect - that is the doing of all of you - Of all 140 crore Indians who have earned that respect by the world you all have done and the way in which you conduct yourselves.
- 140 crore Indians are making this resurgence of India possible - they dream big (sapne), they take a pledge (sankalp) and they then make it happen / deliver (siddhi).
- When India hosts the G20 Summit at the scale at which it did, the world takes notice.
- When India electrifies 40,000 km of rail lines, then the world notices India's power to grow.
- When India launches a solar mission and successfully and takes an L1 orbit, when India lands on the moon, when India builds the world's highest rail bridge, when India build's the world's tallest statue, the world sees a growing India.
- And India can do all this because of the potential and capability of 140 crore Indians - of its talented diaspora in every country of the world.
PM Modi Russia Visit Updates: PM Modi on start-ups in India
- Today, India has the world's 3rd largest start-up ecosystem.
- Today, India has lakhs and lakhs of start-ups.
- Today, India is filing for patents and publishing research papers in record numbers - and the world is in awe of this.
- The speed at which India is progressing and developing, the world is seeing this in amazement.
- They are witnissing the transformation of India at a record pace.
PM Modi Russia Visit Updates: PM Modi on 'Lakhpati Didi' scheme
- It is our endeavour to ensure that India becomes the 3rd largest economy in the world. It is our aim to build and deliver 3 crore Awas (homes) for the poor.
- It is our aim that 3 crore women from economically backward sections become 'lakhpati didis' - that is they earn one lakh per year.
- And as you all know - when New India makes a resolve/promise, then it fulfils those promises.
PM Modi Russia Visit Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses Indian community in Russia
Here are the highlights of his address:
- I want to thank all of you for coming here.
- I have not come here alone, I have come with a lot of things. I have brought with me the fragrance of the soil of India. I have brought with me the love of 140 crore countrymen.
- This is my first conversation with the Indian diaspora after forming the government for the third time.
- Today, on 9th July and it has been a full month since I took oath as the PM of India for the third time and I took a vow that I will work with 3 times more strength, at 3 times more speed and it is also a coincidence that the number 3 is also present in many of the government's goals.
- The government's goal is to make India the third largest economy in the world in the third term
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Big Decision On Indians Serving In Russian Army At PM-Putin Dinner Meet
Russia has decided to discharge all Indians working in the Russian army after Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue with President Vladimir Putin during his Moscow visit, said sources. Read more
- Russia has decided to discharge all Indians working in the Russian army after Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue with President Vladimir Putin during his Moscow visit, said sources.
- At least two Indians have died fighting Russia's war against Ukraine while dozens stuck in the war zone claim they were tricked into taking up the fighting role.
- PM Modi, who is in Moscow for a two-day visit, raised the issue at a private dinner hosted by Putin last evening, sources said. Russia agreed to discharge all Indians serving in their army and facilitate their return, they added.
