PM Modi Embarks On Two-Day Russia Visit Wednesday

22 December, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to Russia tomorrow. Mr Modi will attend 16th Annual Summit meeting on Thursday.

President of Russia Vladimir Putin will host a private dinner in the evening after Modi lands in Moscow where the two leaders will hold talks on issues of mutual concern.

Briefing media in New Delhi this afternoon, Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar told reporters that Prime Minister’s visit to Russia is aimed at further expanding the special and privileged strategic ties with a particular focus on nuclear energy, hydrocarbons, defence and trade.

Even in the winter chill in Moscow there is lot of excitement among youngsters for Modi’s visit.