PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Russia where he interacted with the Indian diaspora and made remarks such as, 'Mera Desh Badal Raha Hai'. Indian PM Modi met Russian leader Putin yesterday and spoke about crucial global matters.

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Jul 9) was presented with the 'Order of St Andrew the Apostle' by Russian leader Vladimir Putin. The highest order of chivalry in Russia was bestowed on him in the year 2019 at St Catherine's Hall of the Moscow Kremlin.</p>

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<p>PM Modi received the award for "his distinguished contribution to the development of a privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India and friendly ties between the two countries".<br />
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Later in his address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "...I extend my heartfelt gratitude to you (President Putin) for honouring me with Russia's highest (civilian) award. This honour is not just mine, this is the honour of 140 crore Indians. This is the honour of the centuries-old deep friendship and mutual trust between India and Russia. This is the honour of our special and privileged strategic partnership...In the past 2.5 decades, under your leadership, India-Russia relations have strengthened in all directions and have scaled new heights each time. The foundation of strategic ties between the two nations that you had laid has only further strengthened with the passing of time. Our mutual cooperation, based on people-to-partnership, is becoming the hope and guarantee of a better future of our people..."</p>

<h2><strong>More about the award</strong></h2>

<p>The 'Order of St Andrew the Apostle' was established by Tsar Peter the Great in 1698 in honour of Saint Andrew. The order was initially meant to recognise the efforts of individuals towards the betterment of the state and their outstanding civilian and military service.</p>

<p>The honour was scrapped following the Russian Revolution of 1917 but was reinstated in the post-Soviet era and continues to date.</p>

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<p>In Russia, the award is considered as a prestige and a symbol of high honour.</p>

<p>Modi was originally decorated with the award in 2019 when he visited Russia to attend a a forum in the far eastern port of Vladivostok.</p>

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<p>The two leaders then met in September 2022 at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Uzbekistan.</p>

<p>During his current visit, PM Modi will also lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Jul 9) was presented with the 'Order of St Andrew the Apostle' by Russian leader Vladimir Putin. The highest order of chivalry in Russia was bestowed on him in the year 2019 at St Catherine's Hall of the Moscow Kremlin.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Jul 9) was presented with the 'Order of St Andrew the Apostle' by Russian leader Vladimir Putin. The highest order of chivalry in Russia was bestowed on him in the year 2019 at St Catherine's Hall of the Moscow Kremlin. #WATCH | Russian President Vladimir Putin confers Russia's highest civilian honour, Order of St Andrew the Apostle on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. pic.twitter.com/aBBJ2QAINF — ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2024 × PM Modi received the award for "his distinguished contribution to the development of a privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India and friendly ties between the two countries". Later in his address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "...I extend my heartfelt gratitude to you (President Putin) for honouring me with Russia's highest (civilian) award. This honour is not just mine, this is the honour of 140 crore Indians. This is the honour of the centuries-old deep friendship and mutual trust between India and Russia. This is the honour of our special and privileged strategic partnership...In the past 2.5 decades, under your leadership, India-Russia relations have strengthened in all directions and have scaled new heights each time. The foundation of strategic ties between the two nations that you had laid has only further strengthened with the passing of time. Our mutual cooperation, based on people-to-partnership, is becoming the hope and guarantee of a better future of our people..." More about the award The 'Order of St Andrew the Apostle' was established by Tsar Peter the Great in 1698 in honour of Saint Andrew. The order was initially meant to recognise the efforts of individuals towards the betterment of the state and their outstanding civilian and military service. The honour was scrapped following the Russian Revolution of 1917 but was reinstated in the post-Soviet era and continues to date. Also read: 'War not a solution, murder of children gives pain:' PM Modi's stern message to Putin In Russia, the award is considered as a prestige and a symbol of high honour. Modi was originally decorated with the award in 2019 when he visited Russia to attend a a forum in the far eastern port of Vladivostok. Also read: Will Modi-Putin discuss floating nuclear power plants for India? The two leaders then met in September 2022 at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Uzbekistan. During his current visit, PM Modi will also lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Jul 9) told Russian President Vladimir Putin that war is not a solution, in his first comment on the Ukraine crisis since his Moscow visit began Monday. Modi also highlighted how it gave him "immense pain" when innocent children were murdered.</p>

<p>"I am happy that we could discuss about the war in Ukraine with an open mind, and we listened to each other's thoughts on the war with great respect," PM Modi said during bilateral talks with Putin.</p>

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<p>"Whether it be war, conflicts, or terror attacks, everyone who believes in humanity is pained when there is loss of lives. But when innocent children are murdered, when we see innocent children dying, it is heart-wrenching and that pain is immense. I also had a discussion about this with you," Modi said.</p>

<p>Modi added that India was willing to cooperate with all stakeholders to restore peace in the region.</p>

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<p>"I assure you and the world community that India is in favour of peace. Listening to my friend Putin talk about peace yesterday gave me hope," he added.</p>

<h2><strong>Russia targeted children's hospital in Kyiv</strong></h2>

<p>Modi's comments came as Russian strikes devastated a Ukrainian children's hospital on Monday, the same day he landed in Moscow. The attack on Kyiv’s Okhmatdyt hospital left at least two killed and 16 others injured. The assault prompted the evacuation of at least 600 people from the site.</p>

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<p>Another attack in the capital Kyiv left at least 29 people dead. Ukraine’s State Emergency Service reported that four children were among the dead after a boy’s body was found under the rubble in the capital’s Shevchenkivskyi district.</p>

<p>Ukraine President&nbsp;Volodymyr Zelensky earlier criticised PM Modi's visit to Russia, saying it was a "huge disappointment" and "a devastating blow to peace efforts."</p>

<p>“It is a huge disappointment and a devastating blow to peace efforts to see the leader of the world’s largest democracy hug the world’s most bloody criminal in Moscow on such a day,” Zelensky wrote on microblogging website X.</p>

<p>PM Modi was hosted by Putin at his official residence at Novo-Ogaryovo for a “private engagement” on Monday.</p>

<p>It is PM Modi's first visit to Russia since the Ukraine war broke out. After his Russia visit, Modi will embark for Austria, becoming the first Indian prime minister in 41 years to visit Vienna.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Jul 9) told Russian President Vladimir Putin that war is not a solution, in his first comment on the Ukraine crisis since his Moscow visit began Monday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Jul 9) told Russian President Vladimir Putin that war is not a solution, in his first comment on the Ukraine crisis since his Moscow visit began Monday. Modi also highlighted how it gave him "immense pain" when innocent children were murdered. "I am happy that we could discuss about the war in Ukraine with an open mind, and we listened to each other's thoughts on the war with great respect," PM Modi said during bilateral talks with Putin. PM @narendramodi's remarks during meeting with President Putin. https://t.co/W5AnWIOzGh — PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 9, 2024 × "Whether it be war, conflicts, or terror attacks, everyone who believes in humanity is pained when there is loss of lives. But when innocent children are murdered, when we see innocent children dying, it is heart-wrenching and that pain is immense. I also had a discussion about this with you," Modi said. Modi added that India was willing to cooperate with all stakeholders to restore peace in the region. Also read: Russia to release Indians from army after PM Modi raises issue with Putin "I assure you and the world community that India is in favour of peace. Listening to my friend Putin talk about peace yesterday gave me hope," he added. Russia targeted children's hospital in Kyiv Modi's comments came as Russian strikes devastated a Ukrainian children's hospital on Monday, the same day he landed in Moscow. The attack on Kyiv’s Okhmatdyt hospital left at least two killed and 16 others injured. The assault prompted the evacuation of at least 600 people from the site. Also read: 'Russia is India's trusted friend,' says PM Modi to Indians in Moscow Another attack in the capital Kyiv left at least 29 people dead. Ukraine’s State Emergency Service reported that four children were among the dead after a boy’s body was found under the rubble in the capital’s Shevchenkivskyi district. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier criticised PM Modi's visit to Russia, saying it was a "huge disappointment" and "a devastating blow to peace efforts." “It is a huge disappointment and a devastating blow to peace efforts to see the leader of the world’s largest democracy hug the world’s most bloody criminal in Moscow on such a day,” Zelensky wrote on microblogging website X. PM Modi was hosted by Putin at his official residence at Novo-Ogaryovo for a “private engagement” on Monday. It is PM Modi's first visit to Russia since the Ukraine war broke out. After his Russia visit, Modi will embark for Austria, becoming the first Indian prime minister in 41 years to visit Vienna. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Amid tense relations between the two nations, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that he saw an "opportunity" to interact with the new Indian government.</p>

<p>His comment comes days after he met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Italy for the G7 Summit. He added that there are "really important economic ties" between Canada&nbsp;and India.</p>

<p>On Friday, Prime Minister Modi shared a photo of the two leaders shaking hands on social media along with the brief caption, "met Canadian PM Justin Trudeau at the G7 Summit."</p>

<p>This meeting, which happened on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Apulia, southern Italy, is the first one since Trudeau's September allegation of "potential" Indian agent involvement in the murder of Khalistani terrorist&nbsp;Hardeep Singh Nijjar.</p>

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<p>Trudeau, back in Ottawa, told CBC News that one of the great things about the Summit is that "you get an opportunity to engage directly with a huge range of different leaders with whom there are various issues, and certainly with India, there are massive people-to-people ties, they're really important economic ties."</p>

<p>"There's alignment on a number of big issues that we need to work on&nbsp;as democracies as a global community. But now that he (Modi) is through his election, I think there is an opportunity for us to engage, including on some very serious issues around national security and keeping Canadians safe and the rule of law that we will be engaging," Trudeau added.</p>

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<p>In response to a question about whether he had seen an improvement in India's cooperation with the Canadian investigation into the death of Nijjar in Surrey, British Columbia, Trudeau stated, "There is work ongoing very much."</p>

<p>The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) vehemently denied Trudeau's accusations from the previous year, calling them "absurd and motivated".</p>

<p>India has claimed that Canada's allowance of pro-Khalistan elements operating from Canadian land with impunity is the primary point of contention between the two nations.</p>

<p>India has expressed its "deep concerns" to Canada on many occasions, and New Delhi anticipates that Ottawa would act decisively against such elements.</p>

<p>Nijjar's murder is being investigated by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. So far, the RCMP has detained four Indian nationals in connection with this case.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Amid tense relations between the two nations, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that he saw an "opportunity" to interact with the new Indian government.

Amid tense relations between the two nations, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that he saw an "opportunity" to interact with the new Indian government. His comment comes days after he met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Italy for the G7 Summit. He added that there are "really important economic ties" between Canada and India. On Friday, Prime Minister Modi shared a photo of the two leaders shaking hands on social media along with the brief caption, "met Canadian PM Justin Trudeau at the G7 Summit." This meeting, which happened on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Apulia, southern Italy, is the first one since Trudeau's September allegation of "potential" Indian agent involvement in the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Met Canadian PM @JustinTrudeau at the G7 Summit. pic.twitter.com/e67ajADDWi — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 14, 2024 × Trudeau, back in Ottawa, told CBC News that one of the great things about the Summit is that "you get an opportunity to engage directly with a huge range of different leaders with whom there are various issues, and certainly with India, there are massive people-to-people ties, they're really important economic ties." "There's alignment on a number of big issues that we need to work on as democracies as a global community. But now that he (Modi) is through his election, I think there is an opportunity for us to engage, including on some very serious issues around national security and keeping Canadians safe and the rule of law that we will be engaging," Trudeau added. Also read: Canadian sentiment towards India drops sharply amid diplomatic strains: Report In response to a question about whether he had seen an improvement in India's cooperation with the Canadian investigation into the death of Nijjar in Surrey, British Columbia, Trudeau stated, "There is work ongoing very much." The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) vehemently denied Trudeau's accusations from the previous year, calling them "absurd and motivated". India has claimed that Canada's allowance of pro-Khalistan elements operating from Canadian land with impunity is the primary point of contention between the two nations. India has expressed its "deep concerns" to Canada on many occasions, and New Delhi anticipates that Ottawa would act decisively against such elements. Nijjar's murder is being investigated by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. So far, the RCMP has detained four Indian nationals in connection with this case. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to attend the summit of the Group of Seven, known as G7, in Italy's Apulia region.</p>

<p>In his departure statement ahead of his visit, PM Modi said that&nbsp;he was glad that his first foreign visit after assuming office for the third consecutive term was to Italy.</p>

<p>"At the invitation of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, I am travelling to the Apulia region in Italy to participate in the G7 Outreach Summit on 14 June 2024. I am glad that my first visit in the third consecutive term is to Italy for the G-7 Summit," read the statement.</p>

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<p>PM Modi is travelling to Italy's Apulia region to take part in the G7 Outreach Summit on June 14 at his Italian counterpart Meloni's invitation.</p>

<p>In the statement, he said that the G7 Outreach Summit would provide an opportunity to deliberate on critical issues for the Global South.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It will be an opportunity to bring greater synergy between the outcomes of the G20 Summit held under India's Presidency and the forthcoming G7 Summit, and deliberate on issues which are crucial for the Global South," he said.</p>

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<p>He further said that he was looking forward to meeting the other leaders who were participating in the summit.</p>

<p>"I warmly recall my visit to Italy for the G20 Summit in 2021. Prime Minister Meloni's two visits to India last year were instrumental in infusing momentum and depth in our bilateral agenda. We remain committed to consolidate the India-Italy strategic partnership, and bolster cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and the Mediterranean regions," he added.</p>

<p>The statement further highlighted that the discussions at the Outreach session will focus on artificial intelligence, energy, Africa, and the Mediterranean.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Review of bilateral relations&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>PM Modi and Italian PM Meloni are expected to meet on the sidelines of the summit and review their bilateral relations to chart a course for future collaboration. &nbsp;</p>

<p>India's participation in the G7 has evolved over time and is reflecting its growing economic and geopolitical significance. While India is not a member of the G7, it has been invited to participate in several G7 summits as a guest country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is India's eleventh participation in a G7 summit and PM Modi's fifth consecutive attendance. On June 14, PM Modi will participate in the outreach session alongside other invited countries.</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to attend the summit of the Group of Seven, known as G7, in Italy's Apulia region. In his departure statement ahead of his visit, PM Modi said that he was glad that his first foreign visit after assuming office for the third consecutive term was to Italy.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to attend the summit of the Group of Seven, known as G7, in Italy's Apulia region. In his departure statement ahead of his visit, PM Modi said that he was glad that his first foreign visit after assuming office for the third consecutive term was to Italy. "At the invitation of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, I am travelling to the Apulia region in Italy to participate in the G7 Outreach Summit on 14 June 2024. I am glad that my first visit in the third consecutive term is to Italy for the G-7 Summit," read the statement. At the invitation of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, I am travelling to Apulia region in Italy to participate in the G7 Outreach Summit on 14 June 2024. I am glad that my first visit in the third consecutive term is to Italy for the G-7 Summit...During the discussions at the… pic.twitter.com/4g8dA6U0nP — ANI (@ANI) June 13, 2024 × PM Modi is travelling to Italy's Apulia region to take part in the G7 Outreach Summit on June 14 at his Italian counterpart Meloni's invitation. In the statement, he said that the G7 Outreach Summit would provide an opportunity to deliberate on critical issues for the Global South. "It will be an opportunity to bring greater synergy between the outcomes of the G20 Summit held under India's Presidency and the forthcoming G7 Summit, and deliberate on issues which are crucial for the Global South," he said. Also read: G7 Summit: Italy PM Giorgia Meloni prefers Namaste over handshake, greets leaders with folded hands He further said that he was looking forward to meeting the other leaders who were participating in the summit. "I warmly recall my visit to Italy for the G20 Summit in 2021. Prime Minister Meloni's two visits to India last year were instrumental in infusing momentum and depth in our bilateral agenda. We remain committed to consolidate the India-Italy strategic partnership, and bolster cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and the Mediterranean regions," he added. The statement further highlighted that the discussions at the Outreach session will focus on artificial intelligence, energy, Africa, and the Mediterranean. Review of bilateral relations PM Modi and Italian PM Meloni are expected to meet on the sidelines of the summit and review their bilateral relations to chart a course for future collaboration. India's participation in the G7 has evolved over time and is reflecting its growing economic and geopolitical significance. While India is not a member of the G7, it has been invited to participate in several G7 summits as a guest country. This is India's eleventh participation in a G7 summit and PM Modi's fifth consecutive attendance. On June 14, PM Modi will participate in the outreach session alongside other invited countries. (With inputs from agencies)

G7 Summit: 'Glad my first visit in 3rd term is to Italy', says PM Modi

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