Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:00pm on 25 Jul 2024,Thursday India Global
India responded to US concerns over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Russia, emphasizing the freedom of choice in a multipolar world. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted India's longstanding relationship with Russia based on mutual interests. US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu expressed disappointment over the visit's timing, coinciding with Russia's attack on a Ukrainian hospital. Despite this, India noted the decline in its defense imports from Russia and stressed that bilateral ties are essential. PM Modi's visit marked 75 years of diplomatic relations, and he was awarded the Order of St Andrew the Apostle by President Putin.
