PM Narendra Modi arrived in Russia on Wednesday on a two-day visit during which he will hold summit talks with President Vlimir Putin and attend Eastern Ecomic Forum. His visit to Russian Far East Region is first by a Prime Minister. "Landed in Vlivostok, capital of Russian Far East and crossros of a dynamic region. Looking forward to joining various programmes in this short but important visit," Prime Minister tweeted at 05.09 am IST.

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Re PM Modi's tweet upon landing in Vlivostok, Russia below

PM Modi heing Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex with President Vlimir Putin:

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PM Modi welcomed warmly in Russia

Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted about PM Narendra Modi being welcomed at Vlivostok airport on his 3rd bilateral visit to Russia. He also wrote about PM Modi's nda for two days - which include - participation at Eastern Ecomic Forum and meetings with or world leers. He was welcomed by a large number of people from Indian diaspora with chants 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'.  pictures below show PM Modi receiving guard of hour upon his arrival to Russia. 

Pictures of PM Narendra Modi's welcome

In Vlivostok, Modi will attend 5th Eastern Ecomic Forum as chief guest at invitation of President Putin. He will also hold 20th India-Russia Annual Summit with Putin.  forum focuses on development of business and investment opportunities in Russian Far East Region, PM Narendra Modi said. It also presents ermous potential for developing close and mutually beneficial cooperation between India and Russia in region, he said. He also spoke about India and Russia going beyond ir tritional bilateral partnership.

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nda for PM Modi in Far eastern Russia

Before departing for Russia, PM Modi said he looked forward to discussing regional and international issues of mutual interest with President Putin. PM Modi also said his visit underlines desire of two countries to diversity and furr strengn bilateral relations.  "I look forward to discussing with my friend President Putin entire gamut of our bilateral partnership as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest," PM Modi said in his departure statement in New Delhi. "I also look forward to meeting or global leers attending Eastern Ecomic Forum, and interacting with Indian Industry and business representatives participating in it," PM Modi ded.

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