From trade, transportation to technology, 9 agreements signed, special chemistry between PM Modi-Putin was witnessed. Trending Global News

Moscow, A special chemistry was witnessed in the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, in whose presence 9 important agreements were signed between India and Russia. This includes everything from free trade to doing business in rupees. The information given by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said that the economic agenda is the main focus. Defense and security was also a major point of discussion. Connectivity Corridor was also discussed, Chennai – Vladivostok Corridor was also discussed between the two leaders.

Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said that the prime minister's focus during the talks was on energy and fertilizer supply. The summit between Prime Minister Modi and Putin lasted for 2 hours. In this, the two leaders have set a target of 100 billion dollars of business by 2030. PM Modi raised the issue of Indians joining the Russian army, on which Russia assured swift action. The Russian ambassador also later said, “We know this is a concern for the Indian side.” We are very open in discussing this particular matter. We pay a lot of attention to Indian concerns and of course we don't want to see Indians dying on the battlefield. We have never recruited Indians into the Russian army and never do. This particular problem is with agencies, brokers and shady people who mislead Indian citizens in the first place. The foreign secretary said that there is no accurate information about the number of Indians in the Russian army. But the figures that have come out suggest that there were 30 to 35 people out of which 10 have returned to India.

The conflict in Ukraine cannot be resolved on the battlefield
Earlier, Prime Minister Modi gave a clear message to Russian President Vladimir Putin that the solution to the Ukraine conflict is not possible on the battlefield and peace talks cannot be achieved with bombs, guns and bullets. Modi said the death of innocent children was heartbreaking and painful, apparently referring to the bomb attack on a children's hospital in Ukraine. Modi said that be it war, conflict or terrorist attacks, when people lose their lives, everyone who believes in humanity is saddened. Even if innocent children are killed, it is heartbreaking and very painful when we see innocent children die.

These agreements were signed.

1. India and Russia hoped to eliminate non-tariff trade barriers related to bilateral trade.
2. It was agreed to develop a bilateral settlement system using the national currencies of the two countries.
3. The two countries agreed on the North-South International Transport Corridor, the Northern Sea Route and the Chennai-Vladivostok Sea Line.
4. In the presence of the two leaders, the increase in bilateral trade volume in food and fertilizers was approved.
5. It was agreed to increase cooperation in several energy sectors, including nuclear power, oil refining and petrochemicals.
6. Infrastructure development, transportation engineering, automobile production and shipbuilding will work together in space.
7. Digital economy, science and research, educational exchanges and internships for employees of high-tech companies
8. Agreement to promote systematic cooperation in the development and supply of medicines and advanced medical devices
9. Education, science and technology, culture, tourism, sports, healthcare are also important agreements between the two countries.

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