Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to visit India after receiving an invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said that the dates for the visit will most probably be finalized in early 2025, as reported by the Russian Embassy.
The invitation was extended following an understanding between India and Russia on frequent bilateral visits between the leaderships. According to Yury Ushakov while referring to the invitation, he said, “Our leaders have an agreement to hold meetings once a year. This time, it’s our turn.” He added, “We received Mr. Modi’s invitation and we will certainly consider it positively. We will figure out the tentative dates early next year.”
A meeting between the two leaders is a part of continuous efforts to build India-Russia relations and, hopefully, critical issues will top the agenda of discussions during the visit.
It will be Putin’s first visit to India after the Ukraine conflict.
This visit will be the first visit of President Putin to India since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2022. India has always been vocal about peace and diplomacy in the war going on, seeking dialogue between Russia and Ukraine to resolve the conflict. So, Putin’s visit might also further strengthen India’s stance on international diplomacy and peace-building efforts.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has received an invitation to visit India from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the dates for his visit will be set in early 2025, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said at a briefing: Russian Embassy
“Our leaders have an agreement to hold meetings once…
— ANI (@ANI) December 2, 2024
Close Communication Between Modi And Putin
Prime Minister Modi and President Putin enjoy an excellent bond, speaking on the phone to each other every few months. The two leaders also meet in person on a regular basis. This year, the leaders met twice; Prime Minister Modi visited Moscow in July for the 22nd Russia-India Summit.
PM Modi was welcomed and honored, giving him the highest national award for Russia, called “The Order of St Andrew the Apostle,” for his dedicated efforts toward strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations. The rapport between the two leaders has attracted considerable attention, especially due to the warm personal interactions that have been documented, such as a hug and a ride in an electric car.
Recent Visits By Modi To Russia
Earlier in October, PM Modi participated in a two-day function in Kazan, Russia. He was at BRICS summit and also presented his thanks to President Putin along with the Russian people on their hospitality. The highlights of his visit have been put in social media also where mutual warmth and cooperation have continued.
With this invitation, India and Russia look forward to increasing their ties in the coming years, through both diplomatic dialogue and on-the-ground collaborations. As preparations for the 2025 visit unravel, it remains clear that the India-Russia partnership will continue to be a key focal point in international relations.
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