Russia Invites Modi to Victory Day
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Apr 09, 2025 · Last updated Apr 09, 2025
The invitation to Narendra Modi by Russia for the Victory Day Parade signals continued strong diplomatic and economic ties between Russia and India. This sustained relationship, despite global tensions, could lead to further bilateral trade and defense cooperation, potentially impacting industries involved in these sectors.
Russia has formally invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India to attend the Victory Day Parade on May 9 in Moscow, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. The invitation was confirmed by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko and reported by TASS. This event highlights the ongoing strong relationship between Russia and India, with Narendra Modi having visited Russia in July 2024 and inviting Vladimir Putin to India, an invitation Vladimir Putin accepted. The potential attendance of Narendra Modi underscores India's neutral stance amid Western pressure and its expanding economic cooperation with Russia, including a recent Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Agreement and plans to increase bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030.
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