Kazan: On Tuesday, bilateral talks were held between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin. PM Modi, who arrived in Kazan, Russia to participate in the BRICS summit, gave a message of peace. In a conversation with Putin, PM Modi said that I congratulate Russia for its successful presidency of BRICS; many countries now want to join this group.

Relations between India and Russia will be strengthened

PM Modi said that it is a matter of happiness for me that I have got the opportunity to come to a beautiful city like Kazan for the BRICS Summit. India has deep and historical relations with this city. The opening of India's new consulate in Kazan will strengthen these relations even more.

India-Russia friendship

PM Modi said that our annual summit in July resulted in strengthened cooperation in every field. My second visit to Russia in three months reflects the close coordination and deep friendship between India and Russia.

Putin had a phone conversation with PM Modi

Russian President Vladimir Putin said in bilateral talks with PM Modi that I remember our meeting in July, when we had a very good discussion on many topics. Meanwhile, we also spoke on the telephone several times. I am very grateful to you for accepting the invitation to come to Kazan.

Historical ties with India

President Putin said that today we will participate in the opening of the BRICS summit and even after that we will have many important discussions. We consider cooperation between India and Russia to be extremely important, especially considering the fact that both countries are founding members of BRICS. Relations between India and Russia are historical.