The West is jealous of Modi's visit to Russia. A big statement from the Kremlin
PM Modi Russia visit: Russia is keen on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's all-important visit to Moscow. He considers the visit very important for relations between Russia and India. Dmitry Peskov, a spokesman for the Kremlin, the official residence and office of the Russian president, said on Saturday. Peskov also said the West was watching the trip with 'jealousy'. Prime Minister Modi will attend the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, PM Modi is in Moscow on July 8 and 9. The high-level visit was announced by the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi on Thursday. Through this visit, the two leaders will thoroughly examine the multi-dimensional relations between the two countries, the ministry said. They will also discuss contemporary regional and global issues of mutual interest. In an interview with Russian state TV channel 'VGTRK', Prime Minister Modi's visit is very important for Russia-India relations, he said, adding that the two leaders will hold informal talks in Moscow, among other events. Although not called too busy, he said it was obvious the agenda would be extensive. It will be an official visit and we hope that the two leaders will be able to talk informally. Also Read- PM Modi to visit Russia tomorrow, what's on the agenda for his meeting with President Putin? He said that relations between Russia and India are at the level of strategic partnership. State news agency 'Das' quoted Pesco as saying, 'We are looking forward to a very important visit that is very important for Russia-India relations.' Peskov asserted that Western countries are watching Prime Minister Modi's visit to Russia closely and jealously. Asked about the attitude of Western politicians towards Prime Minister Modi's visit to Russia, Peskov said, 'They are jealous, I mean they are watching it closely. Their close monitoring means that they attach more importance to it.