Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin heaped praises on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and acknowledged India’s commitment to an ‘independent’ foreign policy. This was reported by a Russia-based media network named Russia Today (RT).
Putin expressed these sentiments while he was interacting with university students in Kaliningrad Region yesterday (January 25, 2024), on the occasion of ‘Russian Student Day’.
“India has one of the highest rates of economic development and growth in the world, and that too is due to the leadership qualities of incumbent Prime Minister. It was during his leadership that India reached such a pace,” Putin said.
He further said that Russia can rely on India and its leadership because it is assured that New Delhi won’t play ‘games’ against them at the international stage.
The Russian President further mentioned that Russia can rely on India and its leadership, as it can be trusted that New Delhi will not play ‘games’ against them on the international stage.
Putin also commended India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative and said that Russia is one of the highest investors in the country and is further looking forward to make huge investments there.
“India has made huge steps in development, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. His campaign ‘Make in India’ has been heard by many including Russia. And we are trying with our Indian friends to bring to life all these plans…the largest foreign investment in India has come from Russia. USD 23 billion was invested by our company Roseneft, acquidition of an oil refinery, a network of gas stations, a port and so on,” Putin said.
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