Thursday 15 December 2011

PM leaves for Russia

PM leaves for Russia tomorrow to participate in Indo-Russia Annual Summit.
Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh accompanied by a high level delegation will leave for Moscow tomorrow to participate in the Indo-Russia Annual Summit 2011 on December 16th.

Briefing media persons on the eve of the visit, Foreign Secretary Mr Ranjan Mathai said that bilateral ties with Russia are a key pillar of India‘s foreign policy. India views Russia as a time-tested, trustworthy and reliable strategic partner.

The foreign secretary informed that during the visit agreements will be signed in the areas of nuclear energy, health, science, defence and trade.

Replying to media questions on the status of units III and IV of the Kundankulam Nuclear Power Project, Foreign Secretary said that discussions are going on and are in the final stages. Foreign Secretary also informed that beside delegation level talks with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and meeting with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, Dr Manmoham Singh will also have an interaction with Russian and Indian CEO’s forum. Trade is going to be a thrust area in the Indo-Russian bilateral relationship hence the Prime Minister’s meeting with the CEO’s forum assumes significance.

In the area of culture, Foreign Secretary informed that next year would be the year of Russia in India. The Foreign Secretary said that to consolidate and advance the multifaceted bilateral ties between India and Russia several dialogue mechanisms at both the official and political levels have been instituted. The 12th annual summit will see a further consolidation of India and Russia’s special and privileged strategic partnership.

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