New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for the strengthening of India’s partnership with Russia, saying that the country supports all peaceful efforts to end the Ukraine crisis.
In an online plenary session address to the Eastern Economic Forum in the Russian city of Vladivostok and also attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Modi said India has been emphasizing the need to adopt the path of diplomacy and dialogue since the beginning of the Ukraine conflict.
“We support all peaceful efforts to end this conflict,” the prime minister said.
He also said Russia can become an important partner for the Indian steel industry through the supply of coking coal and there was scope for good cooperation in the mobility of talent.
“India is keen to strengthen its partnership with Russia on Arctic issues. There is also immense potential for cooperation in the field of energy. Along with energy, India has also made significant investments in the Russian Far East in the areas of pharma and diamonds,” he said.
Organized by the Roscongress Foundation, the Eastern Economic Forum describes itself as a key international platform for establishing and strengthening ties within the Russian and global investment communities, and for a comprehensive expert evaluation of the economic and investment potential of the Russian Far East.
