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Benaulim (Goa): India and Russia on Saturday said there should be zero tolerance for “direct and indirect support of terrorism” and that the UN global strategy on counter-terrorism should be applied without any double standards.
During talks, Modi expressed gratitude to Russia for its unequivocal support in the aftermath of the Uri terror attack and the subsequent surgical strikes the Indian Army carried out on terror camps in Pakistan-held territory.
Despite the two sides referring to each other as “especially privileged strategic partners”, there is still a question mark on whether the Russia-Pakistan military exercise will happen again.
Held extensive talks with President Putin. His affection for India & role in enhancing India-Russia ties is a major source of strength. pic.twitter.com/8lTUXHPtfE? Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 15, 2016
Answering a question about the ‘friendship exercise”, Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar said, “After today’s meeting, we are sure Russia would not do anything that harms our interests.”
It is obvious that Russia is closely watching India’s growing relationship with the US, and the military exercise with Pakistan is their way of saying we have our own options – one of the reasons why this year’s summit is crucial for New Delhi.
Agreements were signed on shipbuilding, joint study of a gas pipeline, railways, space cooperation and oil and gas.
Major defence deals signed included the supply of S-400 anti-aircraft air defence systems, which can engage targets at a range of 400m, the joint manufacturing of Kamov helicopters and four additional frigates.
Jaishankar also said that a major component of talks was around economic issues and increasing trade.
“Naturally we particularly focused on our trade and economic ties. We noted with satisfaction that in the composition of reciprocal export and import flows, the majority of products have high added value, including engineering and industrial processing products,” Putin said.
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