TIL Desk/World/Sochi/ India and Russia on Monday agreed on building a multipolar world order after an informal summit between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin here.
“The two leaders agreed that the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia is an important factor for global peace and stabilit,” the Indian External Affairs Ministry said in a statement, adding that they agreed both nations “have an important role to play in contributing to an open and equitable world order”.
“In this regard, they recognised each other’s respective roles as major powers with common responsibilities for maintaining global peace and stability.” According to the statement, Modi and Putin held indepth discussions on major international issues, agreeing “to intensify consultation and coordination with each other, including on the Indo-Pacific region”.
This decision assumes significance after India, along with Japan, the US, and Australia revived a quad to work for the peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. “Both leaders expressed their concern over terrorism and radicalisation, and their determination to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,” the statement said.
