New Delhi sources have stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will seek to repair India's drifting partnership with Russia when he meets President Vladimir Putin this week in the third leg of his four-nation tour of Europe that begins yesterday.
It was stated that the two leaders will look to stem a decline in trade and resolve tensions over their shifting global alliances when they meet on Thursday ahead of a summit in Saint Petersburg. PM Modi left at 11.15 this morning and will first visit Germany, where he meets Chancellor Angela Merkel over a private dinner at her official country retreat in Meeseberg yesterday night.
Moreover on Tuesday, PM Modi will travel to Spain, which is the first
official visit by an Indian Prime Minister in nearly three decades. He will
call on King Felipe VI and hold talks with President Mariano Rajoy. The
bilateral talks will involve common concerns including economy and
counter-terrorism.
Russia's St Petersburg will host PM Modi for three days from May 31 to June 2 as the two nations celebrate the 70th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. With the 18th India-Russia Annual Summit, the Prime Minister said the two nations will "take forward our dialogue from the last Summit in Goa in October 2016".
