Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi met on the sidelines of the SCO summit.
Start of Russian-Indian negotiations
Vladimir Putin: Dear Mr. Prime Minister, Dear friends! We are very glad to meet you.
It is symbolic that it is taking place on the sidelines of the SCO summit, an organization that brings together the efforts of the heads of state of the Global South and East, and efforts to create an architecture of equal and indivisible security in Eurasia.
Dear Mr. Prime Minister, dear friend,
December 21 marks the 15th anniversary of the adoption of the Joint Statement, which marks the rise of our relations to the level of a special privileged strategic partnership. It can be confidently stated that the multifaceted Russian-Indian relations are actively developing based on these principles.
Multilevel interaction has been established. Trade and economic cooperation as a whole demonstrates positive dynamics. Tourist exchange is developing. We closely coordinate our efforts in the international arena, including the United Nations, BRICS, the Group of Twenty, and, of course, the SCO.
And today [we have]a good opportunity to discuss the main tasks of further developing multifaceted bilateral cooperation in various fields.
Dear Mr. Prime Minister, dear friend,
Russia and India has maintained a special relationship for decades, friendly and trusting. This is the foundation for the development of our relations in the future, and these relations are absolutely non-partisan in nature, supported by the overwhelming majority of the peoples of our countries.
Thank you.
N. Modi (as translated): Your Excellency, my dear friend! I am very glad to see you. Every time I meet you, I have special feelings and feelings. This gives us the opportunity to regularly exchange opinions on various issues.
We are in constant contact. Regular high-level meetings are held between the two sides. This December, a billion and 400 million Indians are looking forward to seeing you in India for our 23rd annual summit between our countries.
Dear Mr. President, this shows how deep and comprehensive our particularly privileged strategic partnership is. Even under the most difficult circumstances, India and Russia has always marched forward, shoulder to shoulder. Our close cooperation is important not only for the peoples of our two countries, but also for ensuring global peace, stability and prosperity.
Dear Mr. President, on the topic of the ongoing conflict on We regularly exchange opinions in Ukraine. We welcome all recent efforts to establish peace and hope that all parties will approach this issue constructively. It is necessary to look for ways to end the conflict as soon as possible and establish peace. This is the call of all mankind.
Your Excellency, my dear friend! Thank you very much again, I am very glad to see you.
