SCO Summit 2022: PM Modi meets Russian President Putin, said- the whole world is aware of our decades-old friendship

SCO Summit 2022: PM Modi met Russian President Putin on Friday at the ongoing SCO Summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. In this meeting, the Prime Minister discussed many topics with Putin. The eyes of the whole world were fixed on the meeting of the two leaders. The discussion was very positive. The two also discussed issues of crisis arising out of the Russo-Ukraine War. The two leaders discussed bilateral, regional and global issues. This is the first meeting between the two leaders since the war broke out in Ukraine in February this year. India has not criticized Russia for attacking Ukraine so far. India is emphasizing on resolving the crisis through dialogue. After the discussion, Putin also invited Modi to visit Russia. Prime Minister Modi expressed hope of further strengthening of Russia-India relations in the future. Earlier in the summit, PM Modi gave a big message on Ukraine to Putin in gestures.

Concern expressed over Russia-Ukraine war

Expressing concern over the Russia-Ukraine war, Prime Minister Modi said that due to this war, a situation of crisis has arisen in the whole world. We have discussed this issue many times before. The Ukraine crisis has caused many disruptions in the supply chain in the world. The whole world is facing an unprecedented food crisis due to the Corona pandemic and the Ukraine war. Not only this, it has created an energy crisis. Putin said that I am aware of your concerns about the war and I also want the war with Ukraine to end soon. Whatever happens next, we will keep you informed about it.

Putin told Modi – I will not wish Happy Birthday in advance

Putin told Modi, “He knows that the Indian prime minister will celebrate his birthday on Friday, but it is not Russian tradition to congratulate him on his birthday in advance.” That’s why I can’t wish you. I convey my best wishes to a friendly country India. Actually, September 17 is Modi’s birthday.

The whole world is aware of our decades-old friendship

Putin said that India and Russia are working together. He invited the Indian Prime Minister to visit Russia. During the meeting, PM Modi said that the relations between India and Russia have strengthened and the world is well aware of our friendship. Our friendship continues to grow stronger for 22 years. He said that today’s era is not of war. We should resolve the issues through dialogue. There have also been talks with Putin on the phone many times about this.

‘Grateful for the cooperation in getting the students out’

In the meeting, PM Modi expressed his gratitude to both Russia and Ukraine for helping rescue Indian students stranded during the Russo-Ukraine war. He said that thousands of our students who were in trouble were able to come out only with the help of both of you. There are many big problems facing the world today, especially in developing countries, including food security, fuel security and fertilizers, and we have to find ways to deal with them. Putin congratulated India for hosting the SCO summit next year. Earlier, Chinese President Xi Jinping also supported India’s presidency for the SCO Summit 2023.

India once again gave a message of peace to the world

In this bilateral dialogue, PM Modi said that India has always shown unanimity to establish peace in the world. Russia and India have to move on the path of peace. Since Russia has promised to provide oil to India at cheap rates, it has become a sore throat in the eyes of Western countries on these issues. America is continuously extending its hand of friendship by supporting India on the siege of China, but in return it is also asking India to stand against Russia. He wants India to oppose Russia on Russia-Ukraine issue and stop all trade with Russia.

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