Moscow, New Delhi looking at possibility of PM Modi's visit to Russia
The Hindu
Indian PM Modi may visit Russia in July for annual summit with President Putin, highest institutional dialogue mechanism between countries.
Indian and Russian officials are looking at the possibility of a short visit to Russia by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in early July, diplomatic sources said on June 25.
If the visit takes place, then it will be the first trip of the Indian Prime Minister to Russia in nearly five years.
Mr. Modi had last visited Russia in September 2019.
There is no confirmation by the Indian side on the possible visit by Mr. Modi.
The visit is being planned for the annual India-Russia summit.
Russian media, quoting a Kremlin official, reported that active preparations are underway for Modi's visit to Russia.
"I can confirm that we are preparing a visit by the Prime Minister of India," Kremlin official Yuri Ushakov said, according to RIA Novosti news agency.