Vladimir Putin praised the outcomes of India’s chairmanship of G20 (File)

Moscow:

Russian President Vladimir Putin prolonged his New Year message to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday and highlighted that, regardless of the troublesome worldwide scenario on the planet, relations between each international locations developed dynamically.

Russian President additionally famous some main developments and India-Russia bilateral cooperation within the outgoing 12 months.

The observe learn, “The messages addressed to President of the Republic of India Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi note that, despite the difficult international situation, the special and privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India continues to develop dynamically: in the outgoing year, trade has been growing at an exceptionally high rate and joint projects in various areas have been successfully implemented.”

He additionally harassed the cooperation between the 2 international locations to develop multifaceted bilateral ties and coordinate efforts to strengthen safety and stability on the regional and international ranges.

The doc learn additional, “Vladimir Putin praised the results of India’s chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and the G20 and stressed his conviction that Moscow and New Delhi will continue to develop multifaceted bilateral ties and effectively coordinate efforts to strengthen security and stability at the regional and global levels.”.

In addition, Vladimir Putin prolonged Christmas and New Year greetings to a number of former international heads of state and authorities, together with Belarus, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Brzail , South Africa, Turkey and plenty of others.

On December 28, Putin met with the External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar who was on his formal go to to Moscow from December 25 to 29 as part of the continuing high-level exchanges between the 2 sides.

During the assembly, Putin emphasised the constructive stance of Prime Minister Modi on complicated international developments, together with the scenario in Ukraine.

“We know the stance of Prime Minister Modi and we mentioned that repeatedly on many occasions. Well, his attitude towards some complex developments, including the flashpoints like…in Ukraine,” he famous.

The Russian President talked about that he has suggested PM Modi on the developments in Ukraine a number of instances and indicated that additional discussions on the matter would happen.

“Many times, I advised him of how things have been going there and I know that he (PM Modi) is willing to do his utmost so that the issue is resolved by peaceful means. So, we probably will delve into that deeper now, and we will give additional information to you on that time,” Putin added.

The Russian President additionally expressed gratitude for the progressing relationship between Russia and India amid international turmoil. “We are gratified to note that despite all the turmoil happening worldwide, the relationship with our true friend in Asia, India has been progressing incrementally,” Putin mentioned.

India has typically articulated and clarified its stance on the Russia-Ukraine battle, sustaining that the disaster have to be resolved via diplomacy and dialogue. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine started in February 2022, leading to tens of 1000’s of deaths on either side.

Amid the raging army battle, PM Modi has spoken to Putin in addition to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

PM Modi additionally met Ukraine President Zelenskyy in Japan in the course of the G7 summit in May 2023.

In the assembly, PM Modi assured that he would do no matter was potential to assist resolve the battle.

“India and I will do whatever we can to resolve the conflict,” PM Modi mentioned.

New Delhi has sought a diplomatic answer to the battle, with PM Modi telling Russian President Vladimir Putin in September that “now is not an era of war.” The comment drew reward from world leaders in addition to the worldwide media.

Prime Minister Modi suggested President Putin to make sure a “cessation of violence,” stressing the necessity for either side to return to the talks desk.

During a telephonic dialog with Putin, PM Modi underlined that Delhi for now will persist with a path of strategic ambivalence on the Ukraine disaster.

This is a practical selection, one which displays the complexities of a realist world and Delhi’s personal positions on territorial integrity and sovereignty.

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