Tianjin/New Delhi, Sept. 1 -- In a pointed signal to the West, especially the US, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India and Russia have always moved together shoulder to shoulder in the toughest of times and their close bilateral ties are important not only for their people but for global peace, stability and prosperity.
In his media remarks during the bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Tianjin, PM Modi also said that India is looking forward to welcoming President Putin to India in December for the annual summit meeting.
"We have been in close touch regularly. Our two sides have had several high-level meetings on a regular basis.
"In December we shall hold our 23rd summit and 140 crore Indians are waiting ...