Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for his support for India's closer relations with the Eurasian Economic Union.
"The International North South Transport Corridor will connect us better. And, today, we will jointly visit the World Diamond Conference. This highlights our new innovative approaches to strengthening economic relations," he said in his media statement during the official visit of President Putin to India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he and the visiting Russian President agreed that this is a challenging moment in the world.
"Our partnership and the strong sensitivity that we have always had for each other's interests will be a source of strength to both countries," he added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi further said the steadfast support of the people of Russia for India has been there even at difficult moments in our history.
"It has been a pillar of strength for India's development, security and international relations. India, too, has always stood with Russia through its own challenges," he added.
Asserting that the character of global politics and international relations is changing, Prime Minister Modi said: "However, the importance of this relationship and its unique place in India's foreign policy will not change."
"In many ways, its significance to both countries will grow further in the future," he added.
