World News| PM Modi discusses SCO, G20 and bilateral cooperation with Russian President Putin

New Delhi [India]On June 30, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss bilateral cooperation issues such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the Group of Twenty.

Prime Minister Modi also reiterated his call for dialogue and diplomacy when discussing the situation in Ukraine.

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The two sides reviewed the progress of bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on regional and global issues of common concern.

The G20 and Shanghai Cooperation Organization, under which India holds the presidency, were given special consideration in the talks. In addition, Prime Minister Modi also shared his contacts abroad, especially during his recent state visit to the United States.

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“Particular attention has been paid to the interaction through the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the G20, which India currently chairs, as well as the BRICS. In addition, Narendra Modi gave an account of his international engagements, including during his recent visit to Washington period,” the Kremlin said.

In addition, the leaders of the two countries also discussed the current situation in Ukraine.

According to the Kremlin, “the situation around Ukraine is affected. The Russian president assessed the current situation in the zone of special military operations, emphasizing Kiev’s categorical rejection of political and diplomatic measures to resolve the conflict.”

“President Putin briefed Prime Minister Modi on recent developments in Russia,” according to a press release from the prime minister’s office.

“While discussing the situation in Ukraine, the prime minister reiterated his call for dialogue and diplomacy. The two leaders agreed to remain in touch and to continue working to further strengthen the special and privileged strategic partnership between the two countries,” the press release from the prime minister’s office added.

When discussing hot issues of bilateral cooperation, the two sides pointed out the importance of further coordination and implementation of major cooperation projects in various fields. In addition, we also note with satisfaction that the trade volume between the two countries will increase significantly in 2022 and in the first quarter of this year.

In response to the events of June 24 (Wagner’s march on Moscow), the Kremlin said Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed understanding for the decisive actions taken by Russian leaders to protect law and order, ensure the stability of the country and the safety of its citizens and support pointed out.

The conversation was informative and constructive, and the leaders of the two countries decided to stay in touch and reaffirm their mutual desire to strengthen the unique strategic alliance between Russia and India.

Russian President Vladimir Putin recently praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said his “Make in India” concept had a “clear impact” on the Indian economy, RT reported.

“Our friend in India and good friend in Russia Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed the concept of ‘Make in India’ a few years ago and it had a very visible impact on the Indian economy,” Putin said at an event. Moscow.

According to RT, the Russian president followed the example of India and encouraged the development of domestic products and brands in Russia. (Arnie)

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