Putin praises Make in India, calls India and PM Modi a good friend

Moscow, Jun 30: Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the impact of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' initiative on the Indian economy, according to a report by RT. RT is a Russian state-controlled international news television network.

 

 

 

Speaking at an event in Moscow, Putin highlighted India's example and acknowledged the visible effect that the 'Make in India' concept has had on the country's economy. He referred to Prime Minister Modi as a great friend of Russia and commended the initiative's contribution. "Our friends in India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a great friend of Russia, a few years ago presented a concept 'Make in India' and it had a very visible effect on the Indian economy," said Putin.

 

 

 

The Russian President drew on India's experience to promote the development of domestic products and brands within Russia, as reported by RT. Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov in New Delhi recently expressed the strength and continued growth of the "special Russia-India strategic partnership." Speaking at a state reception dedicated to the National Day of the Russian Federation, Ambassador Alipov mentioned the daily dissemination of false information about Russia on a global scale and efforts to disrupt Russia-India relations. "There have been lies about Russia on a daily basis and on a global scale. Efforts are being made to disrupt Russia - India relations," said Envoy Alipov.

 

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Commending the 'special Russia - India strategic partnership', the envoy said despite all challenges, he emphasized the unwavering strength of the strategic partnership, stating that it continues to grow stronger than ever. "The indispensable truth however is- the special Russia-India strategic partnership has shown strength and we keep growing stronger than ever" the envoy added.