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Putin: PM Modi has ideas to end Ukraine war; Russia seeks deeper cooperation with India
- •Russian President Vladimir Putin praised PM Narendra Modi's efforts to end the Ukraine war at the Valdai Forum in Moscow.
- •Putin stated that PM Modi consistently raises the issue of ending the conflict and has good suggestions for peace.
- •The Russian President also mentioned advancing the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) with India and significant economic cooperation.
- •INSTC is a multi-channel transport route planned to transport goods from South Asia to Europe, utilizing sea routes, railways, and roads.
- •Putin urged Iran to complete its part of the work for the corridor and mentioned discussions with Azerbaijan.
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At the Valdai Forum in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for consistently raising the issue of ending the Ukraine conflict. Putin stated that PM Modi has a deep interest in finding a mutually agreed solution, maintains a neutral stance, and possesses good ideas to bring a peaceful end to the war.
The International North-South Transport Corridor is a multi-channel transport route designed to move goods from South Asia to Europe using sea routes, railways, and roads. The plan connects the Indian Ocean and the Persian Ground to the Caspian Sea via Iran, allowing goods from India to reach Southern Russia and subsequently Northern Europe.
While Russia has expressed readiness to provide loan resources and advance the project, Vladimir Putin noted that Russia cannot complete it alone. He stated that Iranian partners must finish their required part of the work for the corridor, while talks have also been successfully held with Azerbaijan.
