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Modi-Xi meet in Russia :PM Modi and President Xi Jinping meet today in Russia after 5 years, marking a significant step in bilateral relations amidst geopolitical tensions.
Modi-Xi Meet in Russia After 5 Years
Five years after their last bilateral talks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet today on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Russia. The meeting comes amidst rising geopolitical tensions and strained relations between the two nations. Their discussions will likely focus on key issues affecting both countries, including border disputes and trade relations.
Putin and Modi Reaffirm Strong Ties at BRICS Summit
During the same BRICS summit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan. This marked PM Modi’s second visit to Russia in three months, reflecting the close friendship and cooperation between the two countries. Putin remarked that the ties between Moscow and New Delhi are “specially privileged” and “developing dynamically.
“In a light moment, Putin joked that their relationship was so close that PM Modi could understand him without the need for translation, drawing a chuckle from the Indian Prime Minister.
Strengthening India-Russia Relations
PM Modi highlighted the significance of his back-to-back visits to Russia, underlining the deep coordination between the two nations. “Me visiting Russia in the last three months reflects our close coordination and deep friendship. The annual summit in Moscow in July has further strengthened our cooperation across all areas,” Modi said. This meeting comes at a time when India is balancing its diplomatic relations amidst the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict.
Global Implications of Modi-Xi and Modi-Putin Meetings
The back-to-back meetings between PM Modi and Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin have drawn global attention. India’s growing influence on the world stage, its stance on the Ukraine conflict, and its strategic positioning in the Indo-Pacific make these meetings crucial for understanding the future of global diplomacy. Both meetings are being closely watched, particularly by the United States and its allies.
