Prime Minister Narendra Modi Celebrates India-Russia Friendship in Moscow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the strong and warm friendship between India and Russia during his visit to Moscow. He addressed the Indian community, recalling a famous Bollywood song and highlighting the mutual trust and respect between the two nations.

Modi announced the opening of two new Indian Consulates in Kazan and Ekaterinburg to strengthen ties further. He also emphasized India’s goal to become the third-largest economy and its commitment to peace and diplomacy.

Modi thanked the Indian diaspora for their warm welcome and contributions to enhancing India-Russia relations. He noted that this interaction was special as it was his first address to the Indian community in his third term. He praised the hard work and honesty of the Indian community, emphasizing how their contributions have enriched Russian society.

Modi stated, “On hearing the word Russia, the first word that comes to every Indian’s mind is ‘Bharat ka sukh dukh ka saathi’ (India’s partner in happiness and sorrow), India’s trusted friend. Our Russian friends call it ‘druzba’ and we call it ‘dosti’.”

He added, “No matter how much the temperature goes down to minus during the winter season in Russia, India-Russia friendship has always been in plus, it has always been warm. This relationship is built on the strong foundation of mutual trust and mutual respect.”