Chinese Media on India-Russia Relations: Chinese media says that despite US pressure, India cannot break energy partnership with Russia. Putin’s visit to India has sent a clear message of strong trust, independent foreign policy and economic cooperation between the two countries.
Chinese Media on Putin India Visit: A special bonding is being seen between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi who are on India tour. On Friday, PM Modi described India-Russia relations as stable as the Pole Star. He said that the world has seen many ups and downs, conflicts and crises in the last 80 years, but amidst all this, the friendship between India and Russia has always shone the same, just like the Pole Star, which never changes its place in the night sky. Media around the world are covering this visit of Putin. Chinese media is also watching this visit very closely. He says that this visit is taking place at a time when tension between Delhi and Washington is at its peak and US President Trump is continuously increasing the pressure on India to stop buying oil from Russia. The Chinese media clearly said that ‘the energy partnership between India and Russia is so deep that it is not easy to break it.’
China claims: It is difficult for India to distance itself from Russia
Chinese news agency Xinhua, quoting experts, reported that India’s energy needs are so big that it cannot leave Russia immediately. He is describing Indo-Russian energy supply as ‘crucial and non-negotiable’. Global Times published the statements of Professor Li Haidong. According to whom, ‘There is strong support and deep understanding between India and Russia. The pressure from America and Western countries will neither affect India nor Russia.
Putin’s visit to India is symbolic but strong – China
BBC News reported in one of its articles that South Asia expert Lin Minwang of Fudan University said that Putin’s visit is ‘symbolic’. He says that after 2022, Russia has been continuously wanting high-level engagement from India, whereas India was keeping things low-key. But one line that is most discussed is that ‘Russia has been a strategic safety net in India’s foreign policy for a long time.’ China is indicating that India will deepen the relationship if it wants, but the future is uncertain because the global scene is changing rapidly.
Putin-Modi’s joint press conference gave a clear message to the world
After the meeting on Friday, Putin gave a direct message to the world that ‘the deep economic relations between India and Russia are absolutely natural and will grow further.’ At a time when America is openly saying that India should not buy oil from Russia, Putin went ahead and also said, ‘We will continue the supply of fuel to India without any stop.’ That means there may be pressure on India, but Russia will not change its stand.
Both countries highlighted independent foreign policy
Putin said, India and Russia pursue independent foreign policies. Together, both are strengthening the multipolar world in BRICS and SCO. This visit will further strengthen our strategic partnership. This statement comes at a time when Trump has imposed 50% tariff on India, and alleged that buying Indian oil is ‘funding the Ukraine war’. But India’s answer is clear that ‘we will decide our trade policy according to national interest.’
Energy security is the backbone of India-Russia relationship – PM Modi
PM Modi praised Putin’s ‘unwavering commitment’ to India and said, ‘Energy security is the strongest part of our relations.’ With this, both the countries decided on an economic cooperation program till 2030. Which includes jobs, health, shipping, chemicals and many sectors.