Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state go to to India from December 4-5, does not indicators that Delhi is on Moscow’s aspect, quite it highlights Modi authorities’s dedication to take care of its non-aligned place, in response to Christopher Wood, Global Head of Equity Strategy at Jefferies. In his weekly report GREED & worry, Wood identified that India is asserting its independence in overseas coverage and “is not going to allow itself to be pushed around serving the imperial interests of other powers.” He additional clarified that Putin’s go to shouldn’t be interpreted as Delhi siding with Russia. “Putin’s visit does not mean that Delhi is on Russia’s side. What it does mean is that the Modi Government is sending the message that it maintains its non-aligned status and is not going to allow itself to be pushed around serving the imperial interests of other powers,” Wood wrote within the report, as cited by ANI. Wood additionally famous a stark distinction between the portrayal of Putin in Western media as an Austin Powers-style “Dr Evil” determine and the tone of his official engagement in Delhi. Ahead of his journey, Putin spoke to Indian journalists on the Kremlin, sharing Russia’s perspective on the continued battle in Ukraine. “That is of course that the conflict originated in what Russia regards as the Maidan coup back in February 2014,” Wood additional mentioned, referring to the political upheaval in Ukraine throughout 2013-14. During the summit, PM Modi reaffirmed India’s longstanding stance on the battle, stressing the nation’s curiosity in an early cessation of hostilities and a sustainable decision via dialogue and diplomacy. Modi additionally highlighted that India stands prepared to supply any required help and play an acceptable function. The go to coincided with the twenty third India-Russia Annual Summit, held at Modi’s invitation. According to the joint assertion issued on December 5, the leaders reaffirmed their dedication to strengthening the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. This yr additionally marks the twenty fifth anniversary of the Declaration on Strategic Partnership, first established throughout Putin’s state go to to India in October 2000. “The Leaders emphasised the special nature of this long-standing and time-tested relationship, which is characterised by mutual trust, respect for each other’s core national interests and strategic convergence. They underscored that, as major powers with shared responsibilities, this important relationship continues to be an anchor of global peace and stability that should be ensured upon the basis of equal and indivisible security,” the assertion mentioned. The joint assertion additionally highlighted that India-Russia ties have remained “resilient” amid a fancy and unsure international surroundings. Both nations agreed to foster a recent, balanced, mutually helpful, and sustainable long-term partnership. “Development of India-Russia relations across the entire spectrum is a shared foreign policy priority. The Leaders agreed to make all efforts to unlock the full potential of the strategic partnership,” it added.
