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Putin praises PM Modi for pursuing independent foreign policy, says Russia can rely on India as it won't 'play games'

FP Staff • January 26, 2024, 13:53:38 IST
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“India is pursuing an independent foreign policy, which is not easy in today’s world. But, India with a population of 1.5 billion has the right to do so. And under the leadership of the Prime Minister, that right is being realised…,” said Putin, according to a report

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Putin praises PM Modi for pursuing independent foreign policy, says Russia can rely on India as it won't 'play games'

Russian President Vladimir Putin commended the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and acknowledged India’s commitment to maintaining an ‘independent’ foreign policy, a challenging feat in today’s global landscape, according to Russia Today. Addressing the university students in Kaliningrad Region on ‘Russian Student Day’ on Thursday, Russia Today quoted Putin as saying, “India has one of the highest rates of economic development and growth in the world, and that too is due to the leadership qualities of incumbent Prime Minister. It was during his leadership that India reached such a pace.” He said that Russia can depend on India and its leadership, as it’s assured that New Delhi won’t engage in ‘games’ against them on the international stage.

#VladimirPutin Warns Outside Forces Not to 'Play Games' for Political Clout in #India

"Playing games" with India related to influence on its politics from outside has no future — the country pursues a nationally-oriented leadership, the Russian leader said. pic.twitter.com/IUOd7Hf8JY

— Sputnik India (@Sputnik_India) January 25, 2024

“India is pursuing an independent foreign policy, which is not easy in today’s world. But, India with a population of 1.5 billion has the right to do so. And under the leadership of the Prime Minister, that right is being realised. This is not just statement, it is important from the point of organising joint work because it gives us the opportunity to forecast the actions of our partners in medium and long terms,” Russia Today quoted Putin as saying. He added, “This is important in practical work. Can we rely on a country and its leadership to cooperate or will it take decisions that do not even correspond to its national interest. With India, such games don’t exist”.

 The Russian President also lauded India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative and said that Russia is one of the highest investors in the country and is further looking forward to make huge investments there. “India has made huge steps in development, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His campaign ‘Make in India’ has been heard by many including Russia. And we are trying with our Indian friends to bring to life all these plans…the largest foreign investment in India has come from Russia. USD 23 billion was invested by our company Roseneft, acquidition of an oil refinery, a network of gas stations, a port and so on,” Putin said. He also spoke about India’s diverse culture and the popularity of Indian movies in Russia.

India is a great culture. Very interesting, diverse & colourful. Russia is probably one of the few countries where Indian films are regularly broadcast on national television channels. I don't know of any other country like that. There are a lot of things that connect us: #Putin pic.twitter.com/xblHz6EWlK

— Sputnik India (@Sputnik_India) January 25, 2024
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“India is a great culture. It’s diverse and colourful. Russia is probably the few places around the world where Indian movies are broadcast on national television,” the Russian President added. Recently, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar was on a visit to Russia from December 25-29 last year, as a part of the ongoing high-level exchanges between the two sides. During his visit, the EAM called on Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow and held discussions with several top leaders. During the visit, India signed three documents relating to the Kudan Kulam Nuclear Power Plants, an MoU on cooperation in pharmaceuticals and healthcare and a Protocol on Foreign Office Consultation, the Ministry of External Affairs said. With inputs from agencies

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