Will PM Modi Visit Russia For Victory Day Parade? These World Leaders Likely To Attend

(MENAFN- Live Mint) Russian media reported on Wednesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Russia for the May 9 Victory Day parade at Moscow's Red Square. The day marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

The visit by the PM has a“high probability”, Russian news agency TASS reported on Wednesday, citing a source in military circles.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi is planning a visit to the May 9 parade in Moscow. It is highly likely that it will take place," the agency's source said according to TASS.

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The Hindustan Times cited sources as saying that a visit by the Indian prime minister to Russia to attend the May 9 Victory Day parade is currently not under consideration.

The report stated that while there is an invitation from the Russian side, a visit by the Indian prime minister was currently not under consideration.

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As per the military source cited by TASS, it was noted, "The issue of participation in the parade on Red Square of a ceremonial unit of the Indian armed forces, which should arrive at least a month [before the parade] for rehearsals, is also being worked out."

The source also mentioned that issues concerning delivery of Indian military personnel are currently being discussed.

TASS reported that earlier Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that many invited countries confirmed their participation in the upcoming events in Moscow on May 9 to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

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