Summary The China-Russia-Pakistan nexus is becoming troublesome for India
WEB DESK – The recent six-day tour of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that concludes last Sunday is considered to be imperative in the recently changing global dynamics. The tour of Germany, Spain, Russia and France by an Indian premier in the background of Britain’s looming exit from the European Union and Washington’s pullout from the Paris climate accord could be a focal point more specifically if taken in the regional perspective.
Apart from India’s economic engagement with these nations, the tour aimed to reconcile India s drifting partnership with Russia as there are growing concerns in Delhi over Moscow s spanking closeness to China and Pakistan.
During the first leg of six-day tour, PM Modi met German Chancellor Angela Merkel as the two leaders discuss several critical global issues, including the situation in the South China Sea and more importantly China s One Belt, One Road initiative and the growing threat of terrorism.
Pursuing his tour of Europe, PM Modi travelled to Spain as it was the first by an Indian prime minister in almost three decades.
PM Modi met the President of Spain Mariano Rajoy as he discussed bilateral relations, trade and other significant issues. The Indian premier also called upon King Felipe VI and had crucial discussions with leading Spanish businessmen and leaders.
The China-Russia-Pakistan nexus is becoming troublesome for India as it could have drastic impacts on the strategic balance of the region. However, when Modi and Putin discussed the situations during the third leg of PM Modi’s visit, an opportunity was there to clear the air over perceived misconceptions.
Both the leaders discussed a decline in trade besides resolving tensions in the light of shifting global alliances when they meet ahead of a summit in Saint Petersburg.
On June 2, Modi and Putin address the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) where India was the ‘guest country’.
"In a first meeting of its kind, I will also have the opportunity to engage with Governors from various Russian regions to further broad base bilateral cooperation and more actively involve States/Regions and other diversified stakeholders," Modi revealed prior to the conference.
In the last leg of the tour, Modi visited France from June 2 to 3 for an official meeting with the newly-elected French President Emmanuel Macron.
It is worth mentioning here that France is India’s 9th largest investment partner and also a key partner in its development initiatives in various core areas.
