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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Modi ) held an important telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday. The whole world is watching this conversation in view of the 50 percent tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump on India. This conversation took place at a time when discussions are rife on the global stage about the 50 percent tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump on India for buying oil from Russia. In this background, this conversation between India and Russia is not only important in the direction of strengthening the relations between the two countries, but is also considered a positive step towards dealing with economic challenges.
Putin gave information to PM Modi on Ukraine
President Putin gave detailed information to PM Modi about the latest developments going on in Ukraine. PM Modi thanked Putin for this information and reiterated India’s old and clear stance, in which the solution to war and conflict is always found through peace and dialogue. India has always believed that war does no one any good, and every issue can be resolved through peace. Along with this, both the leaders expressed confidence in further deepening the special and strong friendship between India and Russia.
Why is this conversation between the two leaders special?
Let us tell you that in the conversation, both the leaders praised the progress made in this relationship in recent years and promised to work together to make it better. PM Modi also invited Putin to visit India at the end of this year. This invitation was for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, which is an important meeting held every year between the two countries. In this conference, both the countries talk on many important issues and give a new direction to mutual cooperation. This conversation once again shows how deep and important the friendship between India and Russia is. Both countries have been working together not only in the field of trade and defense, but also for global peace and stability.
What is the message of Putin-Modi conversation to Trump?
The telephone conversation between Prime Minister Modi and Putin gave a clear message to US President Donald Trump that India is committed to maintaining its independent foreign policy and deep strategic relations with Russia. Despite Trump’s announcement of imposing 50% tariff against India on Russian oil purchases, in this conversation both the leaders emphasized on further strengthening India-Russia relations, increasing cooperation for trade, defense and peace. PM Modi invited Putin to visit India and reiterated India’s stand in favor of peace and dialogue on the Ukraine issue, which made it clear that India will give priority to its strategic autonomy and global partnerships without bowing to Trump’s pressure.
