In an interview with TASS news ncy in Russia on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, "It seems to me that nature itself connects us with far east. For example, every December, Siberian cranes fly to my native state of Gujarat. For m, this is a kind of tourist destination. Siberian cranes fly from re to Gujarat, many Indians go to Far East. So this is a natural connection."

PM Modi is currently visiting Russia for two days to meet President Vlimir Putin and to attend Eastern Ecomic Forum.

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PM Modi Calls Migration of Siberian Cranes to Gujarat 'A Natural Connection'

Answering a question about development of relations between Russia and India, PM Modi spoke about how Far East Russia would require labour resources for development. He shared that India has a great potential for that. He gave an example of diamond industry in Gujarat that consists of skilled people with a lot of experience. As Far East was working in same area, both countries could join forces to work towards similar goals.

PM Modi went ahe to say that 'nature itself connects us with Far East.' He connected how Siberian cranes migrate to India every year in winter to  way Indians go to Far East. Modi termed Russia-India's relation as a natural connection.

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PM Modi's Interview in Russia

PM Narendra Modi spoke about his relationship with Russian President Putin. Prime Minister shared that President Putin was friendly and courteous when PM Modi visited Russia as Chief Minister of Gujarat. He also said that India and Russia achieved trust, something that is of great importance. He also spoke about way both nations have similar opinions on most issues.

About  future prospects of Russian-Indian relations, PM Modi has said, "I te that many people in world do t kw that when Vlivostok was a closed city, only exception was India, it was India that became first foreign state to open its consulate re. This is a reflection of trust between our countries."

Modi also credited President Putin for  initiation to save declining Tiger population in India ten years ago. According to PM Modi,  current number of Tigers having doubled with Putin's help.

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