ISAS Briefs

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to India on 4 June 2017 following a six-day four-nation tour of Germany, Spain, Russia and France. Of the four stops in Europe, the visit to Russia perhaps holds the greatest significance personally for him. Since coming to power, Modi had apparently developed a great relationship with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin. However, from India’s perspective, the relationship went off course in recent times, especially due to Moscow’s close relationship with Pakistan. The visit was, therefore, an opportunity for the pair to explore ways to re-bolster economic ties between the once significant bilateral partners.