Chinese President Xi Jinping met and held a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan, Russia, on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit.
Reflecting close ties between India and Russia and his personal rapport with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin quipped during their bilateral meeting on Tuesday that they have such a relationship that PM Modi will not need a translator.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin here for bilateral meeting on Tuesday and said India believes that Ukraine conflict should be resolved in a peaceful manner and is ready to provide all possible cooperation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that his two visits to Russia in the last three months reflect close coordination and deep friendship between the two countries and he looks forward to take part in the BRICS Summit.
Amid the BRICS Summit, taking place from October 22 to 24, John Kirby, White House National Security Communications Advisor, stated that the United States doesn't view BRICS organisation as a "threat."
"India values the close cooperation within BRICS which has emerged as an important platform for dialogue and discussion on issues concerning the global developmental agenda, reformed multilateralism, climate change, economic cooperation, building resilient supply chains, promoting cultura
Furthermore, Putin's meetings are also planned with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, according to TASS report.