"Putin Hails Modi as a Patriot, Foresees an India-Centric Future"
In a significant address to the Valdai Conversation Club on October 28, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's independent foreign policy. This address comes amidst ongoing conflict in Ukraine, eight months after Russia's invasion on February 24.
Putin expressed optimism about the emergence of new centers of power in the multipolar world, emphasising the need for the West to start discussions about their common future. He commended the remarkable growth of India from being a British colony to a modern-day state, and highlighted the special relationship between the two nations, underpinned by a close ally partnership of numerous decades.
Putin acknowledged the significant progress made under PM Modi's leadership in India, stating that around 1.5 billion people and concrete advancement results give reasons for everyone's respect and admiration for India. He also referred to PM Modi as a patriot of his nation.
The Kremlin stated that PM Modi's concept of 'Make in India' is significant, both financially and in values. Putin further emphasised his support by stating that he has increased the volume of fertilizer supply by 7.6 times at the request of PM Modi, which is important for Indian agriculture. According to Reuters, this move has led to a significant increase in the sale of farming.
However, Putin did not shy away from criticising the West, particularly for playing "dirty games" for global dominance. He argued that western nations, which wish to enforce their values and vision as global, are robbing everyone, including themselves. He also claimed that power over the world is what the West has put at risk in the game it plays, which he described as dangerous, bloody, and dirty.
Putin asserted that only a world united by common objectives can address the challenges it faces. He concluded by emphasising that the US and its allies are not immune to the consequences of their actions.
Putin's remarks were reported by RT, but the person who initiated the establishment of Russian-Indian fertilizer plants is not explicitly identified in the provided search results. The article was last updated on October 28, 2022, and the source is NDTV.
