The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit at Fortaleza on Tuesday.
The Prime Minister conveyed his sincere appreciation and admiration for President Putin’s decisive leadership in deepening and expanding the India-Russia special and privileged strategic partnership.
The Prime Minister expressed deep appreciation for Russia’s friendship and unstinting bilateral and international support for India’s economic development and security since the early days of India’s independence. The Prime Minister reaffirmed that relations with Russia will continue to enjoy the priority that they always had in India’s foreign policy and that he looks forward to working with President Putin to further deepen and broad-base the strategic partnership including in the areas of defence, nuclear energy, space, energy, trade and investment, people-to-people contacts and addressing regional and global challenges.
The two leaders looked forward to their Annual Summit in Delhi in December 2014 as an opportunity to outline a bold vision and roadmap for their relationship in the years ahead.
Prime Minister recalled the warmth and goodwill he had experienced on his earlier visits to Russia and looked forward to visiting Russia in 2015.


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Delivering a message of cultural unity, PM Modi lays the foundation stone for India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage in Lumbini, Nepal
India, Nepal Prime Ministers laid the foundation stone for the construction of India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage in Lumbini, Nepal#Lumbini #Nepal#ModiInNepal pic.twitter.com/WPbjqqbIyb
— Geeta Mohan گیتا موہن गीता मोहन (@Geeta_Mohan) May 16, 2022
Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji took part in the Shilanyas programme for the India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage in the Lumbini.
— Ankit Mishra (@AnkitMi04032865) May 16, 2022
It expected to strengthen the people-to-people cooperation between India and Nepal.🇮🇳🇳🇵#PMModiInNepal
PM Modi, along with Nepal PM Deuba lays the foundation stone of 'International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage' in the Lumbini, Nepal today pic.twitter.com/xRZcjeGsdc
— Nitesh Jha (@_niteshjha) May 16, 2022
The India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage in the Lumbini Monastic Zone will be an important centre for learning and cultural exchanges between India and Nepal. Honoured to have performed the Shilanyas for the Centre with PM @SherBDeuba. pic.twitter.com/quLpxOyKYC
— Deep Thanki🇮🇳 (@DeepThanki_BJP) May 16, 2022
PM @narendramodi, along with PM of Nepal Rt. Hon’ble @SherBDeuba , performed the shilanyas ceremony for construction of the India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage in the Lumbini Monastic Zone, Lumbini, Nepal: MEAhttps://t.co/Qllhnindt3 pic.twitter.com/hfrMwTw6Ks
— Shahid Anwar ( U.A.) (@UltimatumArmada) May 16, 2022
You are the firm believer in show-casing and reviving the life and preaching of Lord Buddha. You have got all the priceless relics of the great preacher in India tabulated by your own office which directed restoration of all monuments associated with the Lord’s life. Kudos
— Dr. Swapnil Mantri (@drswapnilmantri) May 16, 2022
The Vision of #KheloIndia is shaping up as India creates history by winning the Thomas Cup.
We are the champions!🇮🇳♥️
— Zahid Patka (@zahidpatka) May 16, 2022
India strikes maiden gold at the #ThomasUberCup2022, creates history by beating Indonesia 3-0! 🏆
'Entire nation is elated': India rejoices in historic Win Kudos PM @narendramodi Ji Govt Vision of #KheloIndiahttps://t.co/x93T0qYaXR@PMOIndia pic.twitter.com/mHK7VaOzZ5
'Entire nation is elated'
— DINESH CHAWLA (@iChawlaDinesh) May 16, 2022
India rejoices in the historic Thomas Cup badminton triumph.
Kudos Team @narendramodi for all the support and for providing world-class facilities and coaches to all the sportspersons.
👏👏https://t.co/vRUf6fZGqr pic.twitter.com/AxXPkPYMhB
Congratulations! We, as a Nation, are Celebrating this Sweet Victory. It's an Historic Victory and a Moment of Great PRIDE and HONOUR for the Country. Kudos once again and hope this Victory inspires a lot more of our kids to take up the sport. Jai Hind 🇮🇳
— P V SRINATH (@srinathpv71) May 16, 2022
The Indian badminton team has scripted history! The entire nation is elated by India winning the Thomas Cup! Congratulations to our accomplished team and best wishes to them for their future endeavours. This win will motivate so many upcoming sportspersons.#congratulations_team
— Sahil mishra (@mishrasahil415) May 16, 2022
As we celebrate India’s maiden triumph in the #ThomasCup, a trip down the memory lane with @Paperclip_In 🏸 🇮🇳 https://t.co/FbbypwgGeE
— Indranath Mukherjee (@indranath) May 16, 2022
India's Thomas Cup win will motivate many sportspersons: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/NLKqlBXQVt
— BIPUL SAHA🇮🇳 (@bipulsaha0250) May 16, 2022