"The visit is a testimony to the longstanding relationship between the navies of Russia and India. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral naval relations between India and Russia as well as explore new avenues for naval cooperation," the Ministry of Defence stated in a press release.
On the reports of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ukraine, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar clarified that India, like any other government will make its position known at the right time, and through the right channel.
Amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that the solution will not emerge from the battlefield, adding that it is imperative to return to dialogue and diplomacy.
Reacting to top US official Donald Lu's remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Russia, the Ministry of External Affairs said that New Delhi has longstanding relationship with Moscow and every country has freedom of choice in a multipolar world.
Amid the ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kyiv, the US has urged India to "utilize" its longstanding relationship with Russia and tell President Vladimir Putin to end his "illegal war" in Ukraine.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his visit to Moscow praised the relationship between India and Russia and asserted that both countries believe that efforts should be made for global stability and peace.
Calling peace "most important" for future generations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that there is no solution on the battlefield and added that peace talks do not succeed amid bombs, guns and bullets.