Russia always stood beside India as friend: Modi to Indian community in Moscow
Dec 25, 2015, at 05:12 am
Moscow, Dec 24 (IBNS): Amid huge 'Modi-Modi' chants clubbed with a grand felicitation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the Indian community in Moscow while making a strong pitch for India-Russia ties which according to him go beyond politics, diplomacy, trade & commerce and stated that Russia has always stood beside his country as a "friend."
Text of PM's statement to the Media at the joint press briefing with President of Russia
Dec 25, 2015, at 04:14 am
Your Excellency President Vladimir Putin, Members the Media, Let me begin by expressing my deepest condolences on the loss of lives in the terrorist attack on a civilian Russian aircraft and in the unfortunate downing of the military jet in Syria. In this moment of grief and challenge, we stand in solidarity with the people of Russia.
"My visit also reflects the importance that India places on its strategic partnership with Russia"
May 12, 2015, at 01:51 am
Moscow, May 11 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said his visit to Russia reflected the importance that India placed on its strategic partnership with the country.