We have been quite clear about our concerns: US on PM Modi's Russia visit

US Department of State Spokesperson Matthew Miller reiterated the US governments stance on Indias relationship with Russia and said that they have been quite clear about their concerns and have expressed those privately and will continue to do soWe have been quite clear about our concerns about Indias relationship with Russia We have expressed those privately directly to the Indian Government and continue to do so and that hasnt changed Matthew Miller said in a daily media briefing on Wednesday local timeIn response to a question regarding PM Modis visit to Moscow and some announcements related to energy and oil Miller replied that US has conveyed its concerns to the Indian government and revealed that diplomatic conversations on this issue have taken place as recently as the past 24 hoursWe have had conversations with them in the past 24 hours said Miller while addressing the mediaFurther in the media briefing on being asked about PM Modis recent Russia visit and the US stance on this Miller replied that they continue to urge India to support efforts for a peaceful resolution in Ukraine in accordance with the principles of the UN CharterWe urge India we continue to urge India to support efforts to realize the importance of peace and enduring and just peace in Ukraine based on the principles of the UN Charter based on upholding Ukraines territorial integrity and its sovereignty and that will continue to be what we will engage with said Miller in a daily media briefingRecently Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is on an official trip to Moscow met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday and outlined their goals to eliminate nontariff trade barriers and achieve a mutual trade volume of over USD 100 billion by 2030The two leaders also decided to continue dialogue on the liberalization of bilateral trade including the possibility of establishing the EAEUIndia Free Trade Area according to the Leaders Joint Statement released following the meetingAspiration for elimination of nontariff trade barriers related to bilateral trade between India and Russia Continuation of dialogue in the field of liberalization of bilateral trade including the possibility of the establishment of the EAEUIndia Free Trade Area Achievement of a mutual trade volume more than 100 bln USD by 2030 as mutually agreed including increased supplies of goods from India to achieve balanced bilateral trade Reinvigoration of investment activities of the Parties ie within the framework of the special investment regimes the statement readThey also decided to work on developing a bilateral settlement system using national currencies and the consistent introduction of digital financial instruments for mutual settlementsThe two countries will focus on increasing cargo turnover with India through the launch of new routes for the NorthSouth International Transport Corridor the Northern Sea Route and the ChennaiVladivostok Sea Line They will also optimize customs procedures through the application of intelligent digital systems for barrierfree movement of goodsThey will work to raise the volume of bilateral trade in agricultural products food and fertilizers and maintain an intensive dialogue aimed at removing veterinary sanitary and phytosanitary restrictions and prohibitionsThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever