Moscow: Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla has reached Moscow for discussions with top Russian officials, and to add force to the India-Russia special and privileged strategic partnership and exchange views on topical issues of regional and international importance. Notably, this is Mr Shringla's first foreign visit this year.
India's embassy in Moscow, upon his arrival, said in a tweet: Strengthening the IndiaRussia Special & Privileged Strategic Partnership, Foreign Secretary @harshvshringla arrives in Moscow on a 2-day official visit to hold Foreign Office Consultations.
In a video message posted on Twitter, Mr Shringla said: I am very happy to be here in this beautiful city of Moscow. This is my first visit I've made outside India in the New Year. I am travelling in these COVID times gives an indication of the importance we attach to our relations with Russia.
Mr Shringla said that he was looking forward to his meeting with his Russian counterpart Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov.
I am sure it will be a very-very fruitful and productive discussion, the Foreign Secretary said on his two-day official visit. He said he would also meet academics, media personnel and experience the Russian culture.
On the whole, I think, we are on our way to see how we can add momentum to an already vibrant relationship, a very strong India-Russia special and privileged strategic partnership. Thank you. Thank you in Russian, Mr. Shringla said.
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