The arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is an example for leaders of other states, which shows that it is possible to show independence and develop friendly relations with Russia, despite the position of the collective West.This opinion was expressed by Maria Butina, a member of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs, in an interview with the Parliamentary Newspaper on July 8.
As previously reported on Monday, the plane of the head of the Indian government landed at Vnukovo-2 airport in Moscow.Modi will be in Moscow on July 8-9, his first foreign trip since taking over as prime minister for the third time.
According to Butina, Modi’s arrival in Russia is a historical event. For the first time in five years of meetings with President Vladimir Putin on international platforms, the heads of state will see each other on Russian territory.India is an important strategic player, a country with one of the most dynamic economies in the world and will pursue its interests to find a balance in relations with China, the parliamentarian believes.
“And it is right. This is the essence of a multipolar world: when each of the players is strong and, by developing partnerships, ensures that the world acquires the right contour, focused specifically on cooperation between sovereign players,” Butina said.
According to her, the West will try to downplay the significance of this meeting, including informationally. But you shouldn’t pay attention to this. The main thing is that India sets an example for the leaders of other states that it is possible to exercise sovereignty and develop friendly relations with Russia, despite the position of the collective West, Butina concluded.