Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on his three-day official visit to Russia and Austria. During his visit to Moscow on July 8 and 9, Modi and President Vladimir Putin will hold the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit in Moscow.
On July 9, the Prime Minister will set off for Austria where he will meet President Alexander Van der Bellen and hold talks with Chancellor Karl Nehammer.
Ahead of emplaning for the state visit, Modi said that these visits will be a wonderful opportunity to deepen ties with these nations.
"Over the next three days, will be in Russia and Austria. These visits will be a wonderful opportunity to deepen ties with these nations, with whom India has time tested friendship," he said in a post on X.
I also look forward to interacting with the Indian community living in these countries, he added.
"The special and privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia has advanced over the past 10 years, including in the areas of energy, security, trade, investment, health, education, culture, tourism and people-to-people exchanges," Modi said in his departure statement.
"I look forward to reviewing all aspects of bilateral cooperation with my friend President Vladimir Putin and sharing perspectives on various regional and global issues," he said.