Modi, Putin issue joint statement; 5 pacts signed
June 01, 2017 21:06
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladmir Putin issue a joint statement in St Petersburg. Five agreements have been signed between India and Russia.
Excerpts from the joint statement:
- India and Russia have a shared commitment to preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
- Economies of India and Russia complement each other in energy sector. Will strive to build an 'Energy Bridge' between our states.
- Welcome cooperation among energy companies of both states in modernising existing power stations and building new ones in India.
- Welcome conclusion of general framework agreement and credit protocol for Units 5 and 6 of Kudankulam Nuclear Plant.
- Intend to further foster development of tourism and people-to-people contacts, including by easing the visa regime. -- ANI
Excerpts from the joint statement:
- India and Russia have a shared commitment to preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
- Economies of India and Russia complement each other in energy sector. Will strive to build an 'Energy Bridge' between our states.
- Welcome cooperation among energy companies of both states in modernising existing power stations and building new ones in India.
- Welcome conclusion of general framework agreement and credit protocol for Units 5 and 6 of Kudankulam Nuclear Plant.
- Intend to further foster development of tourism and people-to-people contacts, including by easing the visa regime. -- ANI