New Delhi, Dec 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed confidence that his trip would deepen cooperation in the economic, energy and security spheres and substantially take forward the already strong people-to-people ties with “one of India’s most valued friend”.
In his pre-departure statement, he said trade ties between India and Russia can increase even further, to benefit not only the two nations but also the world.
He said he will have extensive deliberations with President Vladimir Putin and have an interaction with Russian businesspersons to invite them to invest in India. He will also attend a ‘Friends of India’ programme.
“Am very optimistic about outcomes of my Russia visit. It will deepen economic & security ties with a valued friend,” Modi said.
He said history is witness to the close ties India and Russia have had over the decades.
“Russia remains one of India’s most valued friends in the world,” he said.
“My visit will deepen the cooperation between India and Russia in the economic, energy and security spheres. We also want to increase cooperation in science and technology, mining among other sectors,” he said.
