PM Modi arrived in Moscow for an official visit on Monday where he was received by Denis Manturov, the first Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation at the Vnukovo-II airport and was accorded a ceremonial welcome.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accorded Guard of Honour at VNUKOVO-II International Airport. Russia's First Deputy PM Denis Manturov received PM Modi at the airport.
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh on Monday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his visit to Russia asking a series of questions which included whether the PM would question Russian President Vladimir Putin about the unsustainable trade deficit between the two countries.
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Russia on Monday, the Indian Russian business community hopes that the PM will initiate talks on technology exchange with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said it is a great opportunity for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin to have direct talks on trade during PM Modi's visit to Moscow.
Speaking to ANI, Vinay Kumar stated that the visit of PM Modi is "very important" for the two leaders to exchange views on developments in bilateral ties and discuss other regional and important issues of mutual interest.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is scheduled to embark on his visit to Moscow next week, is expected to discuss issues of regional and global importance with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra on Friday announced that Prime Minister Modi will arrive in Moscow on Monday (July 8) afternoon, he said, adding that the PM will then join a private dinner hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, said that the economic relationship between India and Russia has grown tremendously, and the upcoming meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin will be a great opportunity for the leaders to discuss ties between