Putin agrees to repatriate Indians in Russian army
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a visit to Russia, has asked President Vladimir Putin to return the Indians who were included in the Russian army for the Ukraine war safely. According to media reports, Modi raised the issue with President Putin on Monday.
Modi’s proposal is said to have been accepted by Putin. Two Indians were killed in the war last month. After this, India demanded from Russia to send back the Indians who had joined the army there. The government said that this is not good for the partnership between the two countries. Prime Minister Modi arrived in Moscow on Monday evening to participate in the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit.
Here, President Putin hosted a private dinner for him. Putin said, “You are warmly welcomed.” Nice to see you. We will have a formal meeting tomorrow. Today we can discuss the same things informally in a home environment. In response, Modi said, “You invited me to your house. You decided to hang out together this evening. I am very grateful to you for inviting me to your home.
Earlier, Prime Minister Modi was welcomed by a guard of honor at Moscow’s Vhanukovo-2 International Airport on Monday evening. Today, Indian Prime Minister Modi will attend the India-Russia Annual Conference.
Modi will also address a group of Indian expatriates in Moscow today. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov informed TASS news agency that President Putin and Prime Minister Modi will meet this afternoon. It is said that many economic announcements may be made in the meeting between Prime Minister Modi and Russian President Putin today.
An agreement between the two countries on new trade routes is possible, while an agreement on new trade routes between Russia and India is possible.
The two countries may sign a new agreement to increase mutual trade. This trade route will connect India with Russia through Central Asia via Iran’s Chabahar port. If this agreement is completed, the price of crude oil and other imported goods coming from Russia to India will decrease. In addition, exports from India will also increase.
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