Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Praises PM Modi’s Visit to Russia

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Russia, calling it a success. Lavrov mentioned that the two leaders discussed various issues, including cooperation in global organizations like G20, BRICS, and the UN. He also expressed Russia’s support for India to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

Lavrov highlighted the long-standing relationship between PM Modi and President Putin, which has fostered a deep understanding between them. He expressed confidence that the visit will significantly enhance relations between the two nations in all areas.

Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister, Denis Manturov, also praised the robust relationship between Russia and India, citing the close bond between PM Modi and President Putin. Manturov noted that various sectors of the economy are benefiting from cooperation, including education, with over 20,000 Indian students studying in Russia, mostly in medical universities.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on an official visit to Russia and Austria, held a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Notably, PM Modi and Putin have met 16 times over the past 10 years, with their last in-person meeting taking place during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Uzbekistan’s Samarkand in 2022.