Published 20:59 IST, September 4th 2019

PM Modi in Russia Day 2: Eastern Economic Forum; Japan & Malaysia PMs

After the 20th India-Russia Annual Summit held on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be attending the 5th phase of Eastern Economic Forum on Thursday.

Reported by: Rishabh Mishra
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After helining 20th India-Russia Annual Summit with Russian President Vlimir Putin on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend fifth edition of Eastern Ecomic Forum on Thursday. Day 1 of his two-day visit to Vlivostok saw him holding a joint meeting with Putin and witnessed an exchange of 15 agreements. y also anunced new areas of cooperation between two countries and PM Modi, in a tweet, labeled meeting as a “landmark” event. In ir joint dress, Putin and PM Modi also agreed that both countries are against "outside influence" in internal matters of any nation.  

PM Modi’s schedule for Day 2 

In series of engments lined up for PM Modi in Vlivostok, he is first scheduled to meet  Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe at 6 am as per Indian Standard Time (IST). Following his meeting with Japanese PM, he will n meet with Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dr. Mahathir Moham at 6:45 am IST and President of Mongolia, Khaltmaagiin Battulga at 7:30 am. After a visit to India Business Pavilion at 9:50 am PM Modi will n he to ‘Working Lunch of Leers’ at 10:00 am. All leers from participating countries will n be proceeding towards  5th Eastern Ecomic Forum held at Far Eastern Federal University in  Korpus S at 11:30 am. Lastly, after a joint visit to  Fetisov Arena for a Judo Tournament at 3:00 pm PM Modi will board plane to Delhi at 4:40 pm in evening.  

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Key Takeaways from India-Russia Annual Summit 

PM Modi and President Putin highlighted and discussed important issues concerning India and Russia during ir meeting at 20th India-Russia Annual Summit on Wednesday. A few of issues that were highlighted include, both countries’ opposition to "outside influence" in internal matters, a proposal to have a full-fledged maritime route between Chennai and Vlivostok. Discussions on ways to strengn cooperation in tre and investment, oil and gas, mining, nuclear energy, defence and security, air and maritime connectivity, transport infrastructure, etc. Putin also ded that India-Russia relationship is "strategic and has a special privileged nature". y also discussed progress of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant and Russia’s assistance on Gaganyaan project. Also, 15 agreements were signed between PM Modi and Russian President in similar areas. 

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