Modi, Putin issue joint statement; 5 pacts signed
June 01, 2017  21:06
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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
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