PM Modi Arrives In Moscow For Crucial 2-Day Visit, Set To Meet President Putin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Russia after a five-year gap.

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On his arrival, he was welcomed by Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister, Denis Manturov. Notably, Manturov holds a higher rank than the Deputy Prime Minister, who had welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to Russia.

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Manturov also accompanied PM Modi from the airport to his hotel. Later, PM Modi is scheduled to have a private dinner with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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PM Modi has been balancing a long-standing friendship with Moscow and pursuing greater Western security ties. PM Modi's visit is also his first since returning to power for a third term.

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PM Modi’s Ties with Russia: Experts note that the India-Russia relationship has deep roots, which Prime Minister Modi has strengthened since his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat.

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