Putin praises Modi's leadership and India's Make in India initiative at investment forum
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership at the VTB Investment Forum in Moscow. He highlighted the "Make in India" initiative as a model for creating stable conditions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in India. Putin compared India's initiative to Russia's import substitution program and expressed interest in establishing manufacturing operations in India. He noted that India's focus on prioritizing its interests makes investments there attractive. He also emphasized the importance of collaboration among BRICS nations to support SME growth. Putin called for discussions on key cooperation areas at the upcoming BRICS summit in Brazil next year.