External Affairs Minister (EAM) Mr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar meets Russian President Mr. Vladimir Putin Moscow, says 'India-Russia trade surpasses US$ 50 billion.'

On December 27, 2023 External Affairs Minister Mr. S. Jaishankar engaged in discussions with Russian President Mr. Vladimir Putin in Moscow. During the meeting, President Mr. Vladimir Putin extended an invitation to Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi to visit Russia, emphasizing that such a visit would provide an opportunity to deliberate on current issues and explore the future trajectory of bilateral relations. Mr. Vladimir Putin conveyed his enthusiasm to host Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi in Russia, expressing a readiness to delve into a comprehensive array of subjects pertaining to the development of Russian Indian relations.

President Mr. Vladimir Putin, addressing Mr. S. Jaishankar at the Kremlin, remarked, He expressed that they would be able to discuss all current issues and talk about the outlook for the development of Russian Indian relations, emphasizing that there was a substantial amount of work to be done., as reported by the state-run Tass news agency. He entrusted the Indian minister with conveying his "best wishes" to Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi and extended a formal invitation for the Prime Minister to visit Russia. Mr. Vladimir Putin acknowledged the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in India in the next fiscal year (FY23) and recognized that India would be occupied with internal affairs. This diplomatic acknowledgment showcased an understanding of India's domestic priorities in the near term.

The invitation from President Mr. Vladimir Putin to Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi underscores the importance of fostering continued dialogue and collaboration between the two nations. The exchange, conducted with diplomatic finesse, reflects the mutual commitment to strengthening the strategic partnership between India and Russia in the coming months.

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