In Russia, PM Modi Thanks Putin For Support On Jammu And Kashmir Stand

India has told the world community the changes in Jammu and Kashmir are an internal matter and Moscow has backed New Delhi’s moves, saying they were within the framework of the Indian Constitution. India and Russia are opposed to “external interference” in the internal affairs of any country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday as the two countries signed several energy deals to bolster bilateral economic ties. Although Modi didn’t name any country in his remarks following the annual summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Far East port city of Vladivostok, they came against the backdrop of Pakistan’s efforts to internationalize India’s move to scrap Jammu and Kashmir’s special status last month. “Both of us are against external interference in the internal affairs of any country,” Modi said, speaking in Hindi during a joint media interaction with Putin. The Russian leader described India as a “key partner” and said he maintained “close official and personal ties” with Modi.