Russia to fulfil all agreements on energy supply to India: FM Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has pledged that agreements on energy supplies to India will be fulfilled despite external competition. During an interview,ahead of his visit to New Delhi this week, Lavrov also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he is one of the most energetic leaders the world has ever seen. Lavrov said that Russia will do everything to ensure that unfair and dishonest competition does not damage bilateral agreements.Lavrov said the relations between India and Russia are based on friendship and there is no scenario in which their paths would diverge.
On the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, Russian Foreign Minister said that it is flagship project. He said cooperation on the construction of new power units for this nuclear plant is continuing. Lavrov said Russia continue supplying hydrocarbons such as gas, oil, and coal. The Kudankulam nuclear power plant is being built in Tamil Nadu with the technical assistance of Russia.

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Stating that 'Hindi-Rusi bhai bhai’ (Indians and Russians are brothers), Lavrov said that's not just a fun slogan to chant, it has become part of our culture. "Indian cinema, Raj Kapoor, more recent television series and films — they are immensely popular in Russia, everywhere, in every corner. The economy, joint energy production, military cooperation, nuclear and other forms of energy, cultural and humanitarian ties, and a high-level political dialogue marked by unprecedented trust — all of it is rock solid,” he said.