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We’ll Strive to Build ‘Energy Bridge’: Modi-Putin in Russia

PM Modi and Vladmir Putin are to sign a host of agreements to help finish India’s largest nuclear power plant.

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  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin had a restricted meeting
  • Modi will hold a bilateral summit with Putin
  • Modi will attend St Petersburg International Economic Forum on Friday
  • India and Russia are expected to ink 12 agreements during Modi’s visit
  • After Russia, Modi will head to France for the final leg of his four-nation tour
  • Modi arrived in St Petersberg in Russia on Wednesday
9:04 PM , 01 Jun

India, Russia Ink Key Pact for 2 Nuke Power Units in Kudankulum

India and Russia concluded a much-awaited pact for setting up the last two units of the Kundankulam nuclear power plant with Moscow's help in Tamil Nadu after overcoming initial hurdles to finalise the strategic deal.

The General Framework Agreement (GFA) and Credit protocol for Units 5 and 6 of the Kudankulam nuclear plant are seen as a major outcome of the annual summit talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

"We welcome the conclusion of the the General Framework Agreement and Credit protocol for Units 5 and 6 of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power plant," said a vision document issued after the Modi-Putin talks.

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8:00 PM , 01 Jun

Putin and Modi Talk to Media After Signing Deals

Talking at the CEOs forum, PM Modi said that Russia has been by India’s side from time to time, even the business community helps bring both countries closer.

PM Modi invited Russian companies to participate in India's defence sector.

6:57 PM , 01 Jun

Growing Ties With Pakistan Will Not Affect India-Russia Ties: Putin

Russia's “trust-based” ties with India will not be diluted by Moscow's growing ties with Pakistan and others, Putin told the media persons after meeting Modi adding that Russia does not have any tight military relations with Pakistan.

There is no other country in the world that Russia has "deep cooperation" in delicate areas such as missiles, he added.

He said that Russia will always support India in its fight against terrorism, no matter where the terror threat comes.

Russia is respectful toward all Indian interests, he said.

6:36 PM , 01 Jun

Special Friendship Between India and Russia: Putin

After a meeting with Russian President Putin, PM Modi said, “Both Russia and India believe in the benefit and happiness of all.”

President Putin said, “This exists a special nature of trust and friendship in the relations between the two countries and its people.”

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Published: 31 May 2017, 11:48 PM IST
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