India-Russia friendship has stood the test of time: PM Modi
Eastern Economic Forum 2021: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that friendship between India and Russia has stood the test of time and it was seen during Covid pandemic. He also said that Covid had highlighted the importance of health and pharma sectors in both the countries’ bilateral cooperation.
“Friendship between India and Russia has stood the test of time. Most recently, it was seen in our robust cooperation during COVID19 pandemic, including in the area of vaccines. The pandemic has highlighted the importance of health and pharma sectors in our bilateral cooperation,” PM Modi said while addressing the plenary session of Eastern Economic Forum (EEF).
India-Russia energy partnership can help bring stability to the global energy market. My Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Puri is in Vladivostok to represent India at this forum, PM Modi added.
Modi also extended an invitation for the Governors of 11 regions of the Russian Far East to visit India at the earliest.
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