Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Russia today during the BRICS summit. He met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan. Both the leaders hugged and congratulated each other. Bilateral talks took place between the two top leaders. PM Modi said that he is happy to come to the beautiful city of Kazan for the BRICS summit. India has deep, historic ties with the city and the opening of India's new embassy here will further strengthen these ties. PM Modi said in talks with Putin that India is ready to play its role in resolving the Ukraine-Russia war.
Earlier, after landing at Kazan International Airport, PM Modi was given a military salute and he was formally welcomed by Russian officials. Women in traditional attire were present with cakes and sweets to traditionally welcome PM Modi as a guest. On this occasion, India's Ambassador to Moscow Vinay Kumar was also present there to welcome the Prime Minister.
Ukraine war mentioned in bilateral talks
President Vladimir Putin welcomed PM Modi with a hug as he arrived in Russia. Bilateral talks were held between the two top leaders on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his desire for an early return of peace in Ukraine during talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday. “We are in constant touch regarding the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. We believe that disputes should be resolved only through peaceful means. We are committed to restoring peace and stability as soon as possible,” Modi said in Kazan. Fully support the efforts.”
what did putin say
Russian President Putin said in the bilateral meeting with PM Modi, “We attach great importance to India-Russia cooperation within BRICS, as both of us countries are founding members.” Putin stressed, “Russia-India relations are developing rapidly. “And Moscow prefers its relations with New Delhi in BRICS.”
First summit after entry of five more countries in BRICS
Kazan is the largest city and provincial capital of the Tatarstan province of Russia. The BRICS summit, to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, has founding members Brazil, Russia, India, China and Brazil. With the inclusion of five more new members Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates in this group, its member number has increased to 10. This is the first summit after five more countries joined BRICS. BRICS countries are important economies of the world. Its member countries are home to 41 percent of the world's population and contribute about a quarter to the world economy and more than 16 percent to world trade.
