Russia's President Vladimir Putin called Prime Minister Narendra Modi today amid a border dispute with China. He reiterated his commitment to further strengthen the Indo-Russian 'Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership' and expressed appreciation for the continued momentum in bilateral negotiations despite Corona. The Ministry of External Affairs has given information about this.
The Foreign Ministry reported that PM Modi thanked President Putin for the Russian presidency of the SCO and BRICS this year. He expressed his eagerness to attend the upcoming SCO and BRICS summit later this year. He also expressed his desire to meet them at the Council of SCO Heads of Government to be organized by India.
The ministry said that Prime Minister Modi thanked President Putin for his personal commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with India. Modi said that he looks forward to welcoming President Putin to India for the next bilateral summit on a mutually convenient date.
The talks between PM Modi and Russian President Putin took place at a time when India's tension with China is at its peak. However, this information has not been provided by the Ministry or whether the two leaders have talked about China or not. But the timing of the talks between the two leaders is considered very important.