Modi Putin Summit: In the India-Russia summit, PM Modi and President Putin took major decisions on new visa rules, student-athlete exchange, economic cooperation and 2030 roadmap. Know the complete updates of the joint press conference.
New Delhi. Many big and far-reaching decisions were taken today in the 23rd summit between India and Russia. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin met at Hyderabad House in Delhi and made several important announcements in a joint press conference. In this meeting, special emphasis was laid on education, sports, trade, energy and increasing people-to-people contacts. It was discussed the most because for the first time India is going to provide 30 days free e-tourist visa and 30 days group visa for Russian citizens. This decision can give a new direction to the relations between the two countries.
Will India-Russia student and sportsperson exchange usher in a new era?
PM Modi announced in the press conference that India and Russia will now increase the exchange of students, scholars and sportspersons. This means that Indian students will be able to participate in new scholarship and research programs in Russia. Russian students will get new opportunities to study in Indian universities. Athletes from both the countries will participate in joint training and competitions. Many experts believe that this step will strengthen India-Russia People-to-People Diplomacy.
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Russian citizens will get 30 days free visa
Further strengthening Russia-India relations, Prime Minister Modi announced that 30 days free e-Tourist Visa and Group Tourist Visa will soon be provided to Russian citizens to visit India. Recently, with the opening of two new Indian Consulates in Russia, contact between the people of the two countries has become more seamless. Besides, both sides will also give new impetus to skilling, vocational education and exchange of scholars-athletes. For the first time, Russia is implementing a free visa scheme for Indians. This decision will definitely increase business and cultural contacts.
Economic Roadmap to 2030: What is going to change the Asia-Europe equation?
The biggest announcement in the Modi-Putin meeting was India–Russia Economic Cooperation Roadmap till 2030. Under this program trade will be expanded in a balanced and sustainable manner. Investment, co-innovation and co-production will be encouraged. New projects on energy security will start. Essential minerals, high-tech manufacturing and fertilizer cooperation will get a new direction. This roadmap can increase India-Russia trade manifold.
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Why is PM Modi’s big statement on India-Russia relations important?
PM Modi said that India-Russia friendship has been as stable as the North Star. He also said that Russia always supported India in every situation. Both the countries remained reliable partners of each other even in global tensions. Cooperation is not limited to military or energy, but also involves deep trust between people. This political signal points towards greater cooperation in the times to come.
Will India’s role on Ukraine become stronger?
Modi clearly said that India has always been in favor of peace. He indicated that India would support every peace effort. Dialogue is the solution. Lasting peace is the only path to global stability. This statement makes India’s role more prominent in international politics.
Is this meeting a new chapter in India-Russia relations?
Decisions like free visas, student-athlete exchanges, energy cooperation and the 2030 roadmap show that India and Russia are going to take the partnership to a whole new level in the coming decade. This visit is being considered not only as a matter of diplomacy but also as a big step in deciding the strategic direction of both the countries.