Russian President Vladimir Putin recently showered unrestrained praise on the leadership of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and applauded India’s independent foreign policy. Putin made these comments during an interaction with university students in the Kaliningrad region on Russian Student Day.
Modi and India’s independent foreign policy
Putin claims that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s India is aggressively seeking an independent foreign policy. He underlined that by putting this plan into practice, a nation the size of India—which has 1.5 billion people—can fully realize its potential on the global stage.Putin said that he was confident in India’s leadership and that New Delhi would not play diplomatic games with Russia on the global stage.
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Russia Investments in India
Putin also praised Russia’s large foreign investment in India, which was mostly provided by the company Rosneft. By investing $23 billion in Indian petrol stations and oil refineries, the company showed off its strong bilateral ties.
Putin Commends India’s Foreign Policy and Investment Partnership
In Putin’s views, this cooperation goes beyond the current situation because Rosneft and Russia are working on future projects with India, such as building a plant. This is an important facet of Russia’s business relations in India and a reflection of the high-level talks that take place between the two countries.
Cultural Richness of India
Putin praised India’s richness, uniqueness and colour. He mentioned that Raja is one of the few places globally where Indian movies are directly broadcast on national television.This statement supports the global impact of Indian cinema. The appreciation highlights the cultural cooperation and commitment between Russia and India.
FAQ
Q. Is India reliant on Russia?
Ans. India increased its energy reliance with Russia in the aftermath of the Ukraine conflict, as imports for Russian liquid gas, crude oil and coal tripled to almost US$5 billion in the first half of 2022.
Q. Did Russia help India in 1971?
Ans. Only three days after the Russians came to their support, India achieved an overwhelming triumph over Pakistan after 93,000 Pakistani troops surrendered to the Indian Army on 16 December.
Q. How many Hindus are in Russia?
Ans. 140,000 people
Q. Is UPI available in Russia?
Ans. Acceptance of RuPay and UPI in Russia
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