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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Reuters file photo)
Referring to the recent rebellion by the Wagner mercenary group in Russia, the Kremlin said, “Narendra Modi expressed its understanding and support for the decisive measures taken by the Russian leadership to protect law and order.”
Russian President Vladimir Putin had a phone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday and discussed a wide range of issues, including the recent Wagner Group insurgency, bilateral cooperation and conflict in Ukraine.
Referring to the recent rebellion by the Wagner mercenary group led by Yevgeny Prigozhin on June 24, “Narendra Modi expressed his understanding and support for the decisive measures taken by the Russian leadership to protect law and order, ensure stability in the country and the security of its citizens,” the Kremlin said in a statement.
The rebellion led by Prigozhin on Saturday was the biggest challenge to President Putin of his more than two decades in power. On Wednesday, Russia’s Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev briefed National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on the latest developments in the post-rebellion country.
Meanwhile, Moscow said, during the discussion on bilateral cooperation, that the two leaders stressed the importance of continuing to implement major joint projects consistently in various fields, adding that “a significant increase in trade in 2022 and in the first quarter of this year was noted with satisfaction. . “
The Kremlin said that special attention was being paid to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the Group of Twenty, of which India currently holds the presidency, as well as in the form of BRICS.
The statement said that PM Modi reported on his international contacts, including his recent visit to Washington. Prime Minister Modi concluded his three-day state visit to the US last week, during which he engaged in various interactions and engagements aimed at strengthening the friendship between India and the US.
Moscow said it briefly discussed the conflict in Ukraine and Prime Minister Modi was informed that “the President of Russia has assessed the current situation in the area of special military operations, emphasizing Kiev’s categorical refusal to take political and diplomatic steps to resolve the conflict.”
“Prime Minister Modi reiterated his call for dialogue and diplomacy,” said an official statement from the Prime Minister’s Office.
The Kremlin described the conversation as “useful and constructive,” as the leaders reaffirmed their mutual commitment to strengthening the special and distinct strategic partnership between Russia and India.
The statement came a day after Putin called Prime Minister Modi a “great friend” of Russia and praised the Make in India campaign, calling it a “really impressive impact” on India’s economy.
Our friends in India and our great friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, launched the Make in India initiative many years ago. It has had a really impressive impact on the Indian economy. “It wouldn’t hurt to emulate what works well, even if it’s not us but our friends who make it,” RT News quoted the president as saying.
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