India is keen to strengthen its partnership with Russia on Arctic issues: PM Modi

Your Excellency, President Putin,
Guests of Honour,

Namaskar!

I am happy that I got the opportunity to connect with you virtually at the seventh Eastern Economic Forum being held in Vladivostok. This month marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Consulate of India in Vladivostok. India was the first country to open a Consulate in this city. And since then, the city has been a witness to many milestones of our relationship.

Friends,

The forum, established in 2015, has today become a major global forum for international cooperation in the development of the Russian Far East. For this, I appreciate President Putin's vision, and also congratulate him.

In 2019, I had the opportunity to participate in this forum. At that time, we announced India's "Act Far-East" policy. And as a result, India's cooperation with the Russian Far East has increased in various fields. Today, this policy has become a key pillar of the "Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership" of India and Russia.

Friends,

Whether we talk about the International North-South Corridor, the Chennai- Vladivostok Maritime Corridor or the Northern Sea Route, connectivity will play an important role in the development of our relations in the future.

India is keen to strengthen its partnership with Russia on Arctic issues. There is also immense potential for cooperation in the field of energy. Along with energy, India has also made significant investments in the Russian Far East in the areas of pharma and diamonds.

Russia can become an important partner for the Indian steel industry through the supply of coking coal. We can also have good cooperation in the mobility of talent. Indian talent has contributed to the development of many developed regions of the world. I believe that the talent and professionalism of Indians can bring about rapid development in the Russian Far East.

Friends,

India's ancient doctrine "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" has taught us to see the world as a family. In today's globalized world, events in one part of the world create an impact on the whole world.

The Ukraine conflict and the Covid pandemic have had a major impact on global supply chains. Shortages of foodgrains, fertilizers, and fuels are a major concern for developing countries. Since the beginning of the Ukraine conflict, we have stressed the need to take the path of diplomacy and dialogue. We support all peaceful efforts to end this conflict. In this regard, we also welcome the recent agreement concerning the safe export of cereals and fertilizers.

I once again thank President Putin for giving me the opportunity to address this forum. And extend my warmest greetings to all the participants present in this forum.

Thank you very much.

मुझे ख़ुशी है कि व्लादि-वोस्तोक में आयोजित किए जा रहे सातवें Eastern Economic Forum में आपसे वर्चुअल रूप से जुड़ने का मौका मिला।

इसी महीने, Vladivostok में भारत के कांसुलेट की स्थापना के तीस वर्ष पूरे हो रहे हैं।

इस शहर में कांसुलेट खोलने वाला पहला देश भारत ही था: PM

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 7, 2022

आज यह नीति भारत और रूस की “Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership” की एक प्रमुख स्तम्भ बन गयी है: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 7, 2022

2019 में मुझे इस फ़ोरम में रू-ब-रू हिस्सा लेने का मौका मिला था।

उस समय हमने भारत की “Act Far-East” नीति की घोषणा की थी।

और परिणामस्वरूप, Russian Far East के साथ विभिन्न क्षेत्रों में भारत का सहयोग बढ़ा है: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 7, 2022

भारत आर्कटिक विषयों पर रूस के साथ अपनी भागीदारी को मजबूत करने के लिए इच्छुक है।

ऊर्जा के क्षेत्र में भी सहयोग की अपार संभावनाएं हैं।

उर्जा के साथ-साथ, भारत ने pharma और diamonds के क्षेत्रों में भी Russian Far East में महत्वपूर्ण निवेश किये हैं: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 7, 2022

यूक्रेन संघर्ष की शुरुआत से ही, हमने diplomacy और dialogue का मार्ग अपनाने की आवश्यकता पर जोर दिया है।

हम इस संघर्ष को समाप्त करने के लिए सभी शांतिपूर्ण प्रयासों का समर्थन करते है: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 7, 2022

आज के globalized world में, विश्व के किसी एक हिस्से की घटनाएं पूरे विश्व पर प्रभाव पैदा करती हैं।

यूक्रेन संघर्ष और कोविड महामारी से ग्लोबल सप्लाई चेन्स पर बड़ा असर पड़ा है।

Foodgrain, Fertilizer, और Fuel की कमी विकासशील देशों के लिए बड़ी चिंता के विषय हैं: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 7, 2022