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| Prime Minister's telephonic Conversation with President Putin of the Russian Federation |
New Delhi (Lisbon Times):- Prime Minister Narendra D. Modi spoke on the telephone today with the President of
the Russian Federation H.E. Vladimir Putin.
The leaders discussed the evolving Covid-19 pandemic situation. President Putin
expressed solidarity with the people and government of India and conveyed that
Russia would extend all possible support in this regard. Prime Minister Modi
thanked President Putin and noted that the prompt Russian support to India was
a symbol of our enduring partnership.
The two leaders noted the ongoing cooperation between the two countries to
fight the global pandemic. Approval for emergency use of Sputnik-V vaccine in
India was appreciated by President Putin. The leaders noted that the Russian
vaccine will be manufactured in India for use in India, Russia, and third
countries.
Both leaders attached importance to further deepening bilateral cooperation in
various sectors in the spirit of our special and privileged partnership. Prime
Minister Modi conveyed appreciation for the support received from Russia for India’s
Gaganyaan Program and the completion of the Russian phase of training of the
four Gaganyaan astronauts.
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The leaders noted the scope for increasing cooperation in the area of renewable
energy, including the Hydrogen economy.
The leaders decided to establish a new 2+2 dialogue at the Minister level
comprising Foreign and Defence Ministers from both countries.
The two leaders recalled the important decisions taken during their last Summit
meeting in Vladivostok in September 2019. Prime Minister Modi conveyed that he
looks forward to President Putin’s visit to India later this year for the
Bilateral Summit would provide an occasion to continue their personal and
trusted conversation. President Putin assured the Prime Minister of Russia’s
full support for the success of India’s Presidency of BRICS during 2021. The
two leaders agreed to remain in close touch on bilateral and international
issues.
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