‘BRICS becoming a significant alternative voice in the international arena’ — RT Op-Edge.
BRICS could emerge as a voice for an alternative world view and development model as there is a good scope to take the relationship forward, Rajiv Sikri, former secretary at India’s Ministry of External Affairs, told RT.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is heading to India with one-day visit. The meeting between President Putin and Indian Prime Minister Modi promises deals on natural gas and new nuclear power for India. As for Russia, it is seeking to expand its energy links with Asia to counter sanctions from the US and its allies in the West.
Rajiv Sikri argues that India is very interested in close cooperation with Russia, while energy, arms sales and technology are the key sectors for developing the Russia-India partnership. He added that India would not support sanctions against Russia.
RT: In his interview before the visit President Putin said that Russia is aiming at becoming the major energy supplier to Asia as Western markets grow more and more complicated. Does India see this as an opportunity?
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