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Karnataka moving ahead with double-engine govt, says PM Modi in Bengaluru

We have doubled the number of airports from 70 to 140: PM Modi

"Our government is also building new airports in the country. Before 2014, there were around 70 airports in the country. Now their number has increased to more than 140. Growing, these airports are increasing the business potential of our cities. They are also creating new opportunities for the youth," said PM Modi.

New terminal at Bengaluru airport will increase facilities, says PM Modi

Karnataka | Connectivity will play a crucial role in India's development. Creating air connectivity & new airports is need of the hour. New terminal at Bengaluru airport will increase facilities. To achieve growth we need to develop physical & social infrastructure: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/OZIXs2hSp6 — ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2022

Vande Bharat is representation of future of trains in India: PM Modi

"The Vande Bharat Express is a symbol of the fact that India has now left the days of stagnation behind. India now wants to run fast and is doing everything possible for it," said PM Modi.

"This indigeously produced train offers us a glimpse in what 21st century trains will look like in India and we are working with a goal to change the face of India Railway in the next 8-10 years," he added.

Bengaluru represents the 'Start-up' spirit, says PM Modi

Karnataka | Bengaluru represents the 'Start-up' spirit. Across the world, India is known for its start-ups. Karnataka is also getting benefitted from the investment happening in the country: PM Modi in Bengaluru pic.twitter.com/XOVZhlidUE — ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2022

Traffic curbs lifted on major roads in Bengaluru

The traffic restrictions put in place ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bengaluru have now been lifted. Only traffic restrictions apply between Yelahanka and KIAL.

Traffic Curbs inside Bengaluru City lifted. Only towards #KIAL from Yelahanka, traffic restrictions apply. Thanks for your cooperation, NammaBengaluru Citizens. @BlrCityPolice @blrcitytraffic @DgpKarnataka — Pratap Reddy, IPS ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಆಯುಕ್ತರು, ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಗರ (@CPBlr) November 11, 2022

PM Narendra Modi receives warm welcome in Bengaluru | In Pics

Thank you Bengaluru for the memorable welcome to this dynamic city. pic.twitter.com/TFOcj4XwTo — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 11, 2022

Watch | PM Modi unveils 'Statue of Prosperity' in Bengaluru

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveils 'Statue of Prosperity', the 108-feet bronze statue of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, in Bengaluru (Source: DD) pic.twitter.com/75WLwM4MrY — ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2022

PM Modi inaugurates Terminal 2 of Kempegowda International Airport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated Terminal 2 at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru.

Karnataka | Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Terminal 2 of Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru pic.twitter.com/8HAmANf5SN — ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2022

Prime Minister flags off Bharat Gaurav Kashi Darshan Express | In Pics

Karnataka | Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off Bharat Gaurav Kashi Darshana Train at KSR railway station in Bengaluru. (Source: DD) pic.twitter.com/qFdukr7JRJ — ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off the inaugural special of south India's first Vande Bharat Express

Pm modi offers floral tributes to saint kanakadasa, saint valmiki statues.

Karnataka | Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays floral tributes to the statues of saint poet Kanakadasa and Maharshi Valmiki at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru. pic.twitter.com/SrARnrrFXE — ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2022

PM Narendra Modi arrives in Bengaluru | See Pics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Bengaluru a short while ago, where he was received by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, CM Basavaraj Bommai, Union Minister & BJP's Dharwad MP Pralhad Joshi, along with other dignitaries as well as officials.

PM Modi tweeted both in Kannada and English sharing details of his visit.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bengaluru on Monday on a two-day visit to Karnataka, during which he will be participating in a series of events in the city and Mysuru, and inaugurate or lay foundation for various developmental works.

Laying the foundation stone for Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project, inauguration of Dr BR Ambedkar School of Economics (BASE), participating in the International Yoga Day event and visit to Chamundi hills to offer prayers to Goddess Chamundeshwari, the reigning deity of Mysuru and Suttur Mutt, a prominent Lingayat seminary, are among the key highlights of the visit.

#WATCH PM Modi welcomed by BJP workers and supporters on his arrival in Bengaluru, Karnataka pic.twitter.com/ReEvydIYwF — ANI (@ANI) June 20, 2022

PM Modi was received at the Yelahanka Airforce Station here by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, veteran BJP leader BS Yediyurappa, and state party chief Nalin Kumar Kateel.

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, several of Bommai's cabinet colleagues, Members of Parliament, legislators, and officials were among those present.

Before leaving for Bengaluru from New Delhi, PM Modi tweeted both in Kannada and English sharing details of his visit.

"Leaving for Karnataka, where I will be attending programmes in Bengaluru and Mysuru. The first programme will be held at @iiscbangalore, where a Centre for Brain Research would be inaugurated. The foundation stone of the Bagchi-Parthasarathy Multispeciality Hospital will be laid," PM Modi tweeted.

"This afternoon, I will be at the Dr. BR Ambedkar School of Economics (BASE), Bengaluru to inaugurate a new campus of BASE University and unveil the statue of Dr B. R. Ambedkar. 150 tech hubs would also be dedicated to the nation. These have been developed by transforming ITIs," he said.

Noting that during a programme in Bengaluru, development works worth over Rs 27,000 crore would either be inaugurated or their foundation stones would be laid, the PM said these works cover diverse sectors and will boost 'Ease of Living' for the people of Bengaluru and surrounding areas.

"I will reach Mysuru at around 5:30 PM and there too, key development works would either be inaugurated or their foundation stones would be laid. I will also be attending a programme at Suttur Math. Tomorrow morning, the Yoga Day programme will also take place in Mysuru," he added.

Responding to PM's tweet, CM Bommai welcoming him said, " I thank him for choosing our land which is blessed with rich fauna & flora, to celebrate the International Yoga Day in the year of #AzadiKaAmritMahotsav."

"Heartfelt gratitude to Hon'ble PM @narendramodi Ji for being a part of the celebration of development projects in diverse sectors, worth over Rs 27,000 crores.

These projects will boost 'Ease of Living' for the people of Bengaluru & the neighbouring areas," he added.

As per the Prime Minister's itinerary, Modi after IISC and BASE events, will reach Kommaghatta to dedicate to the nation various projects in Bengaluru including the inauguration of "India's one and the only and first Air Conditioned" Railway Station, which is in Bayyappana Halli.

He will also lay the Foundation Stone for the Bengaluru Suburban Railway Projects and Six National Highway Projects in Karnataka worth Rs 7,231 crore, comprising various five National Highway Projects and one Multi-Model Logistic Park Projects in the same venue.

PM Modi will then leave for Mysuru, where he will lay the foundation stone for the new coaching complex to be established at Naganahalli and then, proceed to All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH) and dedicate the Centre of Excellence there. Besides, he will interact with the beneficiaries of the central government scheme at the same venue.

He will dedicate 'Veda Patashala' building and release commentaries on Yoga and Bhakthi at Suttur Math.

The PM will visit Chamundi Hills the same evening and have the Darshan of Goddess Sri Chamundeshwari at the Sri Chamundeshwari Temple and return to Mysuru and halt there on that day.

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On June 21, PM Modi will participate in the International Day of Yoga with the theme "Yoga for Humanity" organized by the Department of Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Sidda and Homoeopathy ( AYUSH ), at the Palace premises, and leave for New Delhi the same morning.

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PM Modi B'luru visit Live: PM flags off 5th Vande Bharat train, passengers cheer

Prime minister narendra modi bengaluru visit live updates: pm modi inaugurated terminal 2 of kempegowda international airport in bengaluru, and also flagged off chennai-mysuru vande bharat express.

PM Modi visit to Bengaluru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Karnataka's capital Bengaluru on Friday. PM Modi inaugurated mega infrastructure projects here today, including a new terminal of the city's Kempegowda International airport. The visit of PM Modi is politically a significant one, due to the forthcoming assembly election within five months. The saffron party is hoping to return to power and has set a target of winning a minimum of 150 out of the 224 seats.

PM Modi flags off 5th Vande Bharat train, passengers cheer

Passengers at Bengaluru railway station were in for a treat on Friday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the fifth Vande Bharat Express train connecting Mysuru, Bengaluru and Chennai. Passengers who boarded the train on the inaugural run from Bengaluru railway station on Friday gave positive reviews about the train and lauded PM Modi for providing the first semi-high-speed train in South India.

‘Thank you Bengaluru...’, says PM after ‘memorable welcome’ by party workers, supporters

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday stopped his car and waved at enthusiastic groups of party workers and supporters near the office of Karnataka Public Service Commission.

PM Modi got out of the vehicle at a major traffic junction near the KSR railway station, walked towards the crowd who gathered in full strength on all sides and waved at them. "Thank you Bengaluru for the memorable welcome to this dynamic city", Modi tweeted.

'Vande Bharat Express' is a symbol that India has now left the days of stagnation behind: PM Modi

Praising the new-age hitech trains, PM Modi called the Vande Bharat Express a symbol that India has now left the days of stagnation behind.

To achieve growth we need to develop physical and social infrastructure: PM Modi

The Prime Minister on Friday reiterated that in order to achieve economic growth, the focus should be on infrastructure. On the newly launched Terminal 2 of the Kempegowda Airport, PM said, "Connectivity will play a crucial role in India's development. Creating air connectivity & new airports is need of the hour. New terminal at Bengaluru airport will increase facilities".

Bengaluru represents 'Start-up' spirit: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi lauded Karnataka's capital Bengaluru. He said, the city represents the 'Start-up' spirit. "Across the world, India is known for its start-ups. Karnataka is also getting benefitted from the investment happening in the country," the PM said.

PM Narendra Modi unveils 108-feet tall 'Statue of Prosperity'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bengaluru on Friday and unveiled the 108 feet bronze statue of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda. The statue commemorates the contribution of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, the founder of the city, towards the growth of Bengaluru.

The statue is sculpted by Ram V Sutar. According to PMO, 98 tonnes of bronze and 120 tonnes of steel have gone into making this statue.

PM Modi stops car, greets enthusiastic party workers and supporters in Bengaluru

PM Modi stopped his car and waved at enthusiastic groups of party workers and supporters near the office of Karnataka Public Service Commission close to 'Vidhana Soudha' and at a key traffic junction in Bengaluru.

PM Modi meets people on Bengaluru road

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met people as he received a warm welcome in Bengaluru today.

Visuals of Terminal 2 of Bangalore Kempegowda International Airport

Here are some visuals of Terminal 2 of Bangalore Kempegowda International Airport.

The new eco-friendly terminal in which bamboo has been extensively used has been built at an estimated cost of ₹ 5,000 crore. Nicknamed as 'Terminal in a garden', the new infrastructure facility at the KIA will cater to 2.5 crore passengers annually.

PM Modi inaugurates Terminal 2 of Kempegowda International Airport

PM Modi inaugurated glitzy Terminal-2 of the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), that will give this pleasant experience to travellers.

Spread over a total area of 2,55,645 square metres, the T-2 in its first phase will have 22 contact gates, 15 bus gates, 95 check-in solutions and 17 security check lanes. There will be nine customs hand baggage screening. The gate lounge will have a seating capacity of 5,932. Phase 1 of T-2 has a capacity of 25 million passengers per annum.

A big draw of Terminal-2 is its 'hanging garden'. The designers have kept in mind the rich art and culture of Karnataka while designing the terminal. "The rich history and cultural heritage of Karnataka have been integrated into the design of T2 with focus on tradition, technology and contemporary facets," an official said.

Why govt funds used for Kempegowds statue, asks Karnataka Congress President

President of Karnataka Congress D K Shivakumar questioned why government funds were used to install a 108-feet statue of Bengaluru founder Nadaprabhu Kempegowda at the international airport.

"Doing it (installing the statue) using government funds is a big crime. We (the Karnataka govt) have given the land and also funds for the Bengaluru International Airport Limited. Out of 4,200-acre land, 2,000 acre was given at only ₹ 6-lakh per acre. Along with money, they have shared. It (BIAL) should have used its money, why to use government money," Shivakumar said.

The state's Congress President said, "Airport should have done it, is it not earning? Hasn't their property price increased, we have given over 2,000 acre for commercial exploitation. Why did you need government money? Why is the Chief Secretary quiet? There was no need to use government money."

Another Vande Bharat express for Karnataka in proposal: Report

The South Western Railway has reportedly requested the railway board for another high-speed Vande Bharat train service. The proposal is for Bengaluru and Hubbali Vande Bharat train, according to Indian Express.

Besides, the railway officials have asked for Bengaluru-Coimbatore service as well.

PM Modi will be inaugurating T2 of Kempegowda airport shortly

PM Modi arrived in Bengaluru on Friday. He will soon be inaugurating the Terminal 2 of Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru.

Terminal 2 has been built at a cost of around ₹ 5,000 crore.

The terminal will double the passenger handling capacity of the airport to 5-6 crore passengers per annum, from the current capacity of about 2.5 crores.

It is designed as a tribute to the Garden city of Bengaluru and the passenger experience is meant to be a "walk in the garden".

Passengers will travel through 10,000 sqmts of green walls, hanging gardens, and outdoor gardens.

About Chennai-Mysuru Vande Bharat Express train: Routes, fares, schedule

• The regular operation of Train Nos.20607/20608 Dr MGR Chennai Central – Mysuru – Dr MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express trains will commence from 12 November from both stations--Dr MGR Chennai Central and Mysuru.
• The trains will be operational six days a week.
• The Chennai-Mysuru Vande Bharat train will not be in service on Wednesday.
• Coaches: The Chennai-Mysuru Vande Bharat train comprises a total of 16 coaches (14 Chair cars and 2 Executive Cars).
• Stoppages: KatpadiJn and KSR Bengaluru
• Fares: The fare of travelling in an AC Chair Car will be ₹ 1200, while for Executive Car, the fare will be ₹ 2,295.
• In the return direction, the cost of Travelling from Mysuru to Chennai will be ₹ 1365 in Chair Car and ₹ 2485 in Executive Chair Car.
• Distance: The Mysuru – Dr MGR Chennai Central Vande Bharat Express will take 6 hours 25 minutes to cover the distance from Mysuru to Chennai and 6 hours 30 minutes to cover the distance from Chennai to Mysuru.

PM Modi flags off Bharat Gaurav Kashi Yatra train

The train offers an eight-day tour package at discounted rates for pilgrims. Official sources said the Government of Karnataka gives cash assistance of ₹ 5,000 to the Kashi Vishwanath Yatra pilgrims. This train covers holy places including Varanasi, Ayodhya and Prayagraj.

South India gets first Vande Bharat Express in Bengaluru today

Prime Minister Modi flagged off the inaugural special of south India's first Vande Bharat Express at Krantiveera Sangolli Railway station.

• The train connects Mysuru and Chennai via Bengaluru.
• The train can travel at a speed of 160 km per hour. If run in full capacity, the train can touch Chennai from Bengaluru in just three hours.
• The Vande Bharat train is the first semi-high speed train in the South and fifth in the country.
• Already, there are many trains between Bengaluru and Chennai: Shatabdi Express, Brindavan Express, Mass Double-Decker, Guwahati Express, Lalbagh Express, Chennai Express, Kaveri Express, and Chennai Mail, but 'Vande Bharat' is unique given its speed and facilities, according to railway officials.
• All the coaches are equipped with automatic doors, GPS-based audio-visual passenger information system, on-board hotspot Wi-Fi for entertainment purpose, and comfortable seats. The executive class has rotating chairs

PM Modi flags off Bharat Gaurav Kashi Darshana Train

Karnataka is the first state to take up this train under the Bharat Gaurav scheme in which Government of Karnataka and Ministry of Railways are working together to send pilgrims from Karnataka to Kashi. The pilgrims will be provided comfortable stay and guidance for visiting Kashi, Ayodhya and Prayagraj.

PM Modi flags off Chennai-Mysuru Vande Bharat Express in Bengaluru

Prime Minister flagged off Chennai-Mysuru Vande Bharat Express today in Bengaluru at Kranthiveera Sangolli Rayanna (KSR) Railway Station. This is the fifth Vande Bharat Express train in the country and first such train in South India. It will enhance connectivity between the industrial hub of Chennai and the Tech & Startup hub of Bengaluru and the famous tourist city of Mysuru.

PM Modi pays floral tributes to saint poets

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes to the statues of saint poet Kanakadasa and Maharshi Valmiki at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on Friday.

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PM Modi inaugurates Whitefield Metro Line in Bengaluru during his visit to poll-bound Karnataka

Pm modi's karnataka visit: prime minister took part in various programmes organised in chikkaballapur, bengaluru and davangere..

The Prime Minister landed at the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Airport in the city on March 25 morning and flew to Chikkaballapur in a helicopter to inaugurate 'Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research' (SMSIMSR) there, the release stated.

Situated in a rural area and established with a vision of de-commercialising medical education and healthcare, SMSIMSR will provide medical education and quality medical care - completely free of cost - to all. The institute will start functioning from the academic year 2023, an official release said. 

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PM to inaugurate Whitefield Metro Line

During his visit, the PM also flagged off a new section of Bengaluru Metro Phase 2 in an attempt to bolster urban mobility. Later in the day, he also inaugurated the 13.71 km stretch from Whitefield (Kadugodi) Metro to the Krishnarajapura Metro Line of the Reach-1 extension project under Bangalore Metro Phase 2, at Whitefield Metro Station. 

Built at a cost of around Rs 4,250 crores, the inauguration of this metro line will provide a clean, safe, rapid and comfortable travel facility to commuters in Bengaluru, enhancing the ease of mobility and reducing traffic congestion in the city, said PMO stated.

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PM Modi to address mega rally at Davangere

Later, the Prime Minister will proceed to the district headquarters town of Davangere and address a public meeting, to mark the culmination of BJP's 'Vijay Sankapla Yatra'. According to BJP sources, this is said to be the first party meeting that the PM will be attending, since the poll preparations began in Karnataka.

A total of 10 lakh people are expected to participate in the rally, Davangere BJP MP G M Siddeshwar said, adding that about three lakh people will participate from Davangere district alone.

Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023

It should be noted here that Legislative Assembly elections are scheduled to be held in Karnataka before May 2023 to elect all 224 members of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. The tenure of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly is scheduled to end on 24 May 2023. The Election Commission is expected to announce the poll schedule for Assembly elections in the next few days.  The previous assembly elections were held in May 2018. Karnataka has 5.05 crore registered voters as of the updated final electoral rolls for 2023, which were released on  January 5 this year. This number includes 2.50 crore registered women voters and 4,502 other voters.

(With inputs from agencies)

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PM Modi to embark on 2-day visit to poll-bound Karnataka tomorrow; Check his schedule

Pm narendra modi is all set to visit karnataka tomorrow for a two-day visit where he is expected to address six public meetings and hold two roadshows..

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to visit Karnataka tomorrow for a two-day visit where he is expected to address six public meetings and hold two roadshows, news agency PTI reported.

PM Modi will start his trip by flying from Delhi on a special aircraft to Karnataka's Bidar airport on Saturday morning, from where he will fly via helicopter to Bidar's Humnabad for the first pubic gathering at around 11 am.

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He is then set to fly to the Vijaypura area for the second public gathering, scheduled at 1 pm. His third one for the day will be at Kudachi in Belagavi district at about 2:45 pm.

PM Modi will then arrive in the state capital in the evening for a road show in Bengaluru North. After an overnight stay in Bengaluru city, he will fly out from Raj Bhavan, the official residence of the governor of Karnataka, to nearby Kolar on Sunday morning to attend a public meeting at 11:30 am.

READ | PM Modi's schedule: 7 programmes, 8 cities and 5,300 km in 36 hours

He is also expected to be in Channapatna and Belur on Sunday. He has a fifth public gathering scheduled at 1:30 pm in Channapatna, near Ramanagara, and the final one in Hassan district's Belur at 3:45 pm.

His second roadshow will be in Mysuru on Sunday evening, after which he will fly to Delhi via the special aircraft. PM Modi has recently been in the news for traveling more than 5,300 kilometres through seven cities and attending eight programmes in 36 hours at the age of 72.

He has visited poll-bound Karnataka nine times since February alone. Karnataka is due for an assembly election on May 10, for which results will be released on May 13.

(With PTI inputs)

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Modi’s Moscow Visit Showcases a Less Isolated Putin, Angering Ukraine

Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India made his first visit to Russia in five years, even as Ukraine reeled from an attack on a children’s hospital.

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By Paul Sonne and Anupreeta Das

They hugged and strolled under the trees. They sipped tea and exchanged thoughts for hours. They petted horses together at the stables.

The jovial scenes between President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, captured during the Indian leader’s first visit to Russia in five years, illustrated a sobering reality.

Despite the West’s campaign to isolate Russia over its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, other nations have pursued their own interests with regard to Moscow, helping Mr. Putin shore up the Russian economy and continue to wage his war. India, which has close ties to the United States, has emerged as the second-biggest importer of Russian oil after China in the years since the invasion.

Mr. Modi’s state visit, which began late Monday with a trip to Mr. Putin’s residence outside Moscow, underscored the point. At the Kremlin on Tuesday, Mr. Putin awarded Mr. Modi the Order of St. Andrew, the Russian government’s highest civilian honor, expressing “sincere gratitude” for his contribution to relations between their states.

“We have had two and a half years now of endless Russian atrocities, and most of the world is not daunted or uncomfortable maintaining some kind of business as usual with Moscow,” said Andrew S. Weiss, the vice president for studies at the Washington-based Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. “That’s a really sad commentary on Russia’s continued geopolitical weight.”

While Mr. Modi was hugging the Russian leader late Monday, rescue workers and volunteers in Kyiv were clearing away rubble from a Russian strike on Ukraine’s biggest pediatric hospital . Images of children outside the destroyed medical facility with their IVs still attached, or in some cases covered in blood, wrenched a nation that has been exhausted by more than two years of Russian bombardment.

“It is a huge disappointment and a devastating blow to peace efforts to see the leader of the world’s largest democracy hug the world’s most bloody criminal in Moscow on such a day,” Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, wrote on X .

The state visit was also juxtaposed against the gathering of NATO countries on Tuesday in Washington, where they discussed continued support for Ukraine.

Western governments have failed to persuade India and many other governments around the world to take a public position against Mr. Putin’s war. Mr. Modi has avoided condemning Russia’s invasion and instead issued general calls for peace, maintaining the warm relations with Moscow that India has cultivated since the days of the Cold War.

The Indian leader said he had discussed Ukraine with Mr. Putin at his residence, agreeing on the need for peace as soon as possible.

“Any person who believes in humanity feels pain when people die, and especially when innocent children die,” Mr. Modi said Tuesday, a possible implicit reference to the hospital attack. “When we feel such pain, the heart simply explodes, and I had the opportunity to talk about these issues with you yesterday.”

The state visit offered still more evidence that Mr. Putin has managed to avoid the pariah status Western leaders tried to force on him after the invasion. Mr. Putin has maintained a robust diplomatic schedule holding two meetings with China’s leader , Xi Jinping, in two months, along with meeting the leaders of Vietnam , Hungary , Belarus and the nations of Central Asia,

On Tuesday, Indian officials said that the two countries had struck various agreements to strengthen economic ties, with the goal of reaching $100 billion in bilateral trade by 2030.

Russia and India also said they would strengthen their military cooperation, including manufacturing more weapon spare parts and units in India. They pledged to continue developing national payment systems, which allow Russia to conduct trade outside U.S. dollars and away from platforms impacted by Western sanctions.

Mr. Modi, who said he had met Mr. Putin 17 times over the course of the past decade, invited Mr. Putin to visit India next year.

“Russia is India’s true friend,” Mr. Modi said at a meeting with members of the Indian community in Moscow, according to the Russian state news agency Tass.

While India imported little Russian crude before the invasion of Ukraine, the nation has since risen to become the No. 2 importer of Russian oil after China, helping fill the Kremlin’s coffers despite a Western ban on most Russian oil imports. In many cases, India has been refining Russian crude and re-exporting it to European nations that are subject to the ban, giving it a lucrative middleman role .

Matthew Miller, the State Department spokesman, told reporters on Tuesday that the U.S. has “been quite clear about our concerns” about India’s relationship with Russia, and has related them “privately, directly to the Indian government” — including within the past 24 hours. “We continue to urge India to support efforts to realize an enduring and just peace in Ukraine,” he said.

Mr. Modi said Tuesday that as a friend, he had always told Mr. Putin that peace was a prerequisite for future generations to have a bright future.

“That is why we believe that war is not a solution,” he said. “There can be no solution through war. Bombs, missiles and rifles cannot ensure peace. That is why we emphasize dialogue.”

India has a long history of friendly relations with Moscow. The Soviet Union and later Russia for decades supplied much of India’s arms and military equipment, though that reliance has decreased in recent years, in part because of pressure from the United States.

“This has been a time-tested relationship, and there is a consensus in India, regardless of political orientation, that the relationship with Russia is one to be preserved and not squandered,” said Rajan Menon, professor emeritus of political science at City College.

Mr. Putin has cast his invasion of Ukraine as an anti-imperial struggle against an encroaching West, and that message has resonated in parts of the developing world that once lived under Western colonialism. According to a Pew Research Center poll conducted this year, just 16 percent of respondents in India expressed unfavorable views of Russia, compared with 46 percent who voiced positive associations.

During his talks with Mr. Putin, Mr. Modi sought the early discharge of all I ndian nationals who were recruited by the Russian army under “false pretenses,” according to government officials. The contentious issue had introduced a sour note in the countries’ friendly relations. Mr. Putin agreed to the discharge of those citizens, who India has said number between 35 and 50.

Mr. Menon predicted that India would continue to cultivate deeper ties with the United States over the long term, but not at a cost of having to choose sides.

“Anyone who expects you can peel India off and put it in the U.S. column — that is not going to happen,” he said. “Would you rather be completely dependent on the United States or Russia, or have a position of maneuverability between the two?”

Michael Crowley contributed reporting.

Paul Sonne is an international correspondent, focusing on Russia and the varied impacts of President Vladimir V. Putin’s domestic and foreign policies, with a focus on the war against Ukraine. More about Paul Sonne

Anupreeta Das is the finance editor of The New York Times, overseeing broad coverage of Wall Street, including banking, investing, markets and consumer finance. She was previously the deputy business editor of The Wall Street Journal. More about Anupreeta Das

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Hungary's far right Prime Minister Viktor Orbán visits Trump in Mar-a-Lago after NATO summit

Updated on: July 12, 2024 / 3:59 AM EDT / CBS/AP

Hungary's nationalist prime minister, Viktor Orbán, traveled to Florida on Thursday and met with former President Donald Trump following the NATO summit in Washington, a move likely to aggravate frustrations among Western allies over similar secretive trips he made to Russia and China in recent days.

Orbán met with Trump at the former president's beachside compound Mar-a-Lago and shared a photo of the two on social media with the caption: "We discussed ways to make peace. The good news of the day: he's going to solve it!"

Peace mission 5.0 It was an honour to visit President @realDonaldTrump at Mar-a-Lago today. We discussed ways to make #peace . The good news of the day: he’s going to solve it! pic.twitter.com/AiTRsdexM5 — Orbán Viktor (@PM_ViktorOrban) July 12, 2024

Later, in a post with video from his visit, he said, "We continued the peace mission in Mar-a-Lago. President  @realDonaldTrump  has proved during his presidency that he is a man of peace. He will do it again!"

On his own social media site, Trump posted: "Thank you Viktor. There must be PEACE, and quickly."

The Hungarian leader has openly endorsed Trump's candidacy in this year's presidential election and expressed hopes that the Republican will be able to bring an end to Russia's war in Ukraine .

The European Union's longest-serving leader has become an icon to some conservative populists for championing what he calls "illiberal democracy," which includes restrictions on immigration and LGBTQ+ rights. He has also cracked down on the press and judiciary in Hungary and been accused by the EU of violating rule-of-law and democracy standards.

The Mar-a-Lago meeting - Orbán's second since March - came as the latest stop on what he calls a "peace mission" aimed at finding a path toward ending Russia's war in Ukraine.

Widely considered to have the warmest relations with the Kremlin among all EU leaders, Orbán made an unannounced visit last week to Kyiv, where he held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Some of his critics interpreted the Kyiv visit as a sign that Hungary could take steps closer to the EU mainstream's pro-Ukraine stance as it took over the bloc's six-month rotating presidency earlier this month.

But those hopes were dashed when he made an unannounced trip to Moscow days later to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, a rare trip to Russia by a European leader that drew condemnation from Kyiv and other European capitals.

After that, he flew to Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where he described China as a stabilizing force amid global turbulence and praised its "constructive and important" peace initiatives.

Zelenskyy said that when Orbán visited Kyiv, he didn't know that the Hungarian leader would also travel to Moscow.

"Where he will go tomorrow? I don't know. I don't know. Maybe he will come again to Ukraine," said Zelenskyy told reporters at the NATO summit in Washington.

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg added that it wasn't up to the military alliance to decide whom member countries meet with.

"What matters for NATO is that all NATO allies agree on the policy. And we have yesterday agreed a very strong declaration from the 32 allies expressing our support to Ukraine ," Stoltenberg said Thursday.

Speaking as he arrived at the NATO summit Thursday, Finnish President Alexander Stubb rebuked Orbán for his visits to Moscow and Beijing, which EU leaders have rushed to clarify were not endorsed by other European leaders.

"I'll say it out loud, I don't think there's any point in having conversations with authoritarian regimes that are violating international law," Stubb said. "He can do it on his own behalf. But I fundamentally disagree about doing that. I simply do not see the purpose."

President Biden, speaking at a news conference after the NATO summit, said he has "no good reason to talk to Putin right now -- there's not much that he is prepared to do in terms of accommodating any change in his behavior."

Orbán seemed isolated at the summit in Washington and hardly spoke to reporters, Agence France-Presse noted.

Orbán has sought close ties to Trump and other conservative Republicans and expressed his belief that a new Trump presidency was the "only serious chance" for an end to the war in Ukraine.

Trump has repeatedly said he could settle the war "in 24 hours" if he's elected president again by meeting with both Putin and Zelenskyy - a claim Russia's United Nations ambassador has disputed.

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Thursday signaled concern that a Trump-Orbán meeting would run counter to Ukraine's interests, saying, "The U.S. position - the Biden administration position - is nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine."

"Whatever adventurism that is being undertaken without Ukraine's consent or support, you know, is not something that's consistent with our policy, the foreign policy of the United States," Sullivan told reporters, adding that he "can't speculate as to what Orbán is up to, exactly."

Some observers have raised concerns that Orbán's pursuit of a separate foreign policy on Russia and China than that of his EU and NATO partners threatens to undermine those groups' unity.

European governments, meanwhile, have engaged in deep consultations on what they could do to ensure that NATO, Western support for Ukraine and the security of individual NATO countries will endure should Trump - one of the military alliance's most prominent critics - win back the presidency in November and temper U.S. contributions.

Daniel Fried, a former longtime diplomat and expert on Eastern Europe in the U.S. government, said Orban's links with China could be hard for Trump to defend given his own get-tough messages toward Beijing.

Otherwise, however, it's entirely natural, and good leadership, for foreign governments to be reaching out to possible next presidents of the U.S., Fried said.

"A lot of the foreign ministers and other people are probably having side meetings with people near Trump World" on the summit sidelines, he said. "In their place, I would do the same."

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Hungary’s Orbán meets Putin for talks in Moscow in a rare visit by a European leader

Victor Orbán’s visit comes only days after he made a similar unannounced trip to Ukraine, where he met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and proposed that Ukraine consider agreeing to an immediate cease-fire with Russia. Shortly after Putin sat down with Orbán, he suggested the Hungarian leader came to Moscow as a representative of the European Council, despite several European officials condemning the visit.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban attend a joint news conference following their talks in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Friday, July 5, 2024. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban visited Moscow on Friday for a rare meeting by a European leader with Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed peace proposals for Ukraine, which triggered condemnation from Kyiv and some European leaders and officials. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

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Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban shake hands during a meeting in Moscow, Russia, Friday, July 5, 2024. (Valeriy Sharifulin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban enter a hall to attend a joint news conference following their talks in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Friday, July 5, 2024. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban visited Moscow on Friday for a rare meeting by a European leader with Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed peace proposals for Ukraine, which triggered condemnation from Kyiv and some European leaders and officials. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban hold a meeting in Moscow, Russia, Friday, July 5, 2024. (Valeriy Sharifulin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban attends a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia, Friday, July 5, 2024. (Valeriy Sharifulin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

In this picture provided by the Hungarian Prime Minister’s Press Office, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, center, arrives in Moscow, Russia, Friday, July 5, 2024. Orbán has arrived in Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Orbán’s press chief said Friday, a rare visit to Russia by a European leader since it invaded Ukraine more than two years ago. (Vivien Cher Benko/Hungarian PM’s Press Office/MTI via AP)

FILE - Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban, left, arrives for an EU summit in Brussels, June 27, 2024. Orban has arrived in Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Orbán’s press chief said Friday, July 5, a rare visit to Russia by a European leader since it invaded Ukraine more than two years ago. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert, File)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a joint news conference with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban following their talks in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Friday, July 5, 2024. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban visited Moscow on Friday for a rare meeting by a European leader with Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed peace proposals for Ukraine, which triggered condemnation from Kyiv and some European leaders and officials. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban attends a joint news conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin following their talks in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Friday, July 5, 2024. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban visited Moscow on Friday for a rare meeting by a European leader with Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed peace proposals for Ukraine, which triggered condemnation from Kyiv and some European leaders and officials. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban attend a joint news conference following their talks at the Catherine Hall of the Moscow Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Friday, July 5, 2024. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban visited Moscow on Friday for a rare meeting by a European leader with Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed peace proposals for Ukraine, which triggered condemnation from Kyiv and some European leaders and officials. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a joint news conference with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban following their talks in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Friday, July 5, 2024. Orban visited Moscow on Friday for a rare meeting by a European leader with Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed peace proposals for Ukraine, which triggered condemnation from Kyiv and some European leaders and officials. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban leave a hall after their press statement following their talks in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Friday, July 5, 2024. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban visited Moscow on Friday for a rare meeting by a European leader with Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed peace proposals for Ukraine, which triggered condemnation from Kyiv and some European leaders and officials. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

MOSCOW (AP) — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán visited Moscow on Friday to discuss prospects for a peaceful settlement in Ukraine with Russian President Vladimir Putin, a rare trip to Russia by a European leader that drew condemnation from Kyiv and European leaders.

Orbán’s visit comes only days after he made a similar unannounced trip to Ukraine, where he met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and proposed that Ukraine consider agreeing to an immediate cease-fire with Russia.

“The number of countries that can talk to both warring sides is diminishing,” Orbán said. “Hungary is slowly becoming the only country in Europe that can speak to everyone.”

Hungary assumed the rotating presidency of the EU at the start of July and Putin suggested that Orbán had come to Moscow as a top representative of the European Council. Several top European officials dismissed that suggestion and said Orbán had no mandate for anything beyond a discussion about bilateral relations.

The Hungarian prime minister, widely seen as having the warmest relations with Putin among EU leaders , has routinely blocked, delayed or watered down EU efforts to assist Kyiv and impose sanctions on Moscow for its actions in Ukraine. He has long argued for a cessation of hostilities in Ukraine but without outlining what that might mean for the country’s territorial integrity or future security.

That posture has frustrated Hungary’s EU and NATO allies, who have denounced Russia’s actions as a breach of international law and a threat to the security of countries in Eastern Europe.

Speaking after the Kremlin talks, Orbán said he told Putin that “Europe needs peace,” adding that he asked the Russian leader for his thoughts on existing peace plans and whether he believed a cease-fire could precede any potential peace talks.

Standing alongside Orbán, Putin declared that Russia wouldn’t accept any cease-fire or temporary break in hostilities that would allow Ukraine “to recoup losses, regroup and rearm.”

The Russian leader repeated his demand that Ukraine withdraw its troops from the four regions that Moscow claims to have annexed in 2022 as a condition for any prospective peace talks. Ukraine and its Western allies have rejected that demand, suggesting it is akin to asking Kyiv to withdraw from its own territory.

Putin said they also exchanged views on the current state of Russia-EU relations which, are “now at their lowest point.”

Hungary at the beginning of the month took over the six-month rotating presidency of the EU Council, a largely formal role that can be used to shape the bloc’s policy agenda.

Orbán said that he looks at his six-month presidency of the EU Council as a “peace mission,” saying the fighting in Ukraine had burdened Europe’s security and economy, and that only dialogue and diplomacy could bring an end to the hostilities.

“I wanted to know where we can find the shortest road to peace,” Orbán said of his visit, adding that he’d also asked Putin on his view on Europe’s long-term security after hostilities end in Ukraine.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted that the visit to Moscow was Orbán’s idea and was only agreed to on Wednesday, adding that Moscow valued Orbán’s ”strong, clear and consistent course” aimed at trying to resolve the conflict.

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Orbán’s decision to visit Moscow was made “without approval or coordination” with Kyiv. It added that “the principle of ‘no agreements on Ukraine without Ukraine’ remains inviolable for our country” and called on all states to strictly adhere to it.

European officials have heavily criticized Orbán’s trip to Moscow, the first such visit by a European leader since Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer met with Putin in the Kremlin in April 2022, just weeks after Russia sent troops into Ukraine.

“This is about appeasement. It’s not about peace,” European Commission spokesperson Eric Mamer said.

The EU’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, said in a statement that Orbán’s visit to Moscow “takes place, exclusively, in the framework of the bilateral relations between Hungary and Russia.”

“Prime Minister Orbán has not received any mandate from the EU Council to visit Moscow,” Borrell said, adding that his “position excludes official contacts between the EU and President Putin. The Hungarian Prime Minister is thus not representing the EU in any form.”

Orbán quickly shot back on the social media platform X, dismissing Borrel’s statement as “the Brusselian bureaucratic nonsense that yielded no results in finding a way to peace.”

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre voiced concern about Orbán’s trip to Moscow, noting that it “will not advance the cause of peace and is counterproductive to promoting Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence.”

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Orbán informed him in advance about his travel to Moscow but that he “is not representing NATO at these meetings.”

Kaja Kallas, the outgoing Estonian prime minister nominated to become the next EU foreign policy chief, accused Orbán of “exploiting” the presidency and said the Hungarian leader is trying “to sow confusion.”

“The EU is united, clearly behind Ukraine and against Russian aggression,” Kallas, a staunch supporter of Ukraine, wrote on X.

Spike reported from Budapest, Hungary. Associated Press writers Dasha Litvinova in Tallinn, Estonia, and Emma Burrows in London contributed to this report.

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Just four days ahead of the Karnataka Assembly election on May 10, the BJP has planned a massive 36 km mega roadshow in Bengaluru on May 6 featuring its star campaigner Prime Minister Narendra Modi . The roadshow scheduled this Saturday will be held in two phases in Bengaluru Central and Bengaluru South Lok Sabha constituencies.

“It was decided to move the roadshow to May 6 instead of May 8, which is a Monday. The prime minister told us that the roadshow on Monday will cause traffic problems for the public. We have held meetings with the police and concerned officials to plan the programme in such a way that it won’t affect the public,” BJP lawmaker P C Mohan said in a press conference Wednesday.

The roadshow will pass through 18 Assembly constituencies and will be held in the morning and in the evening.

“Through our roadshow, we believe over 10 lakh people will take part and give their blessings to the Prime Minister,” Mohan said.

PM Modi’s first roadshow

Modi’s first roadshow – 10.1 km – will be held in Bengaluru Central from 10 am to 1 pm. The roadshow will start from the Suranjan Das Road as soon as PM Modi lands at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) and will pass through Mahadevapura, K R Puram, C V Raman Nagar, Shivajinagar, and Shanti Nagar Assembly constituencies.

First roadshow route

From Suranjan Das Road – New Thippasandra Road – 12th Main Road – ESI Hospital – Domlur – MG Road – War Memorial in Brigade Road.

Second roadshow

The second roadshow will be held from 4 pm to 10 pm in Bengaluru South. The 26.5 km roadshow will cover Bangalore South, Bommanahalli, Jayanagar, Padmanabha Nagar, Basavanagudi, Chikpet, Chamarajpet, Gandhi Nagar, Mahalakshmi Layout, Vijaya Nagar, Govind Raj Nagar, Rajaji Nagar, and Malleshwaram Assembly constituencies.

Route for second roadshow

RBI Layout in JP Nagar – JP Nagar 24th Main Road – Jayanagar, Aurobindo Marg – Cool Joint (Bangalore High School) – Maiyas Restaurant – Karisandra – South End Circle – MN Krishna Rao Park – Nettakallappa Circle – NR Colony – Basavanagudi – Bugle Rock Park – Ramakrishna Ashram – Uma Theatre – TR Mills – Sirsi Circle – ETA Mall – Magadi Road (Mahalakshmi Layout, Vijayanagar, Govindaraja Nagar) – Basaveshwar Nagar – West of Chord Road – Shankar Mutt – Rajajinagar – Dr MC Modi Eye Hospital – Navarang Circle – Mahakavi Kuvempu Road – Sampige Road – Malleshwaram – Malleshwaram 18th Cross.

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Putin tells Hungary's Orbán he is ready to discuss 'nuances' of Ukraine conflict

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán traveled to Moscow for talks with President Vladimir Putin on Friday, in rare visit by a European leader since Russian forces invaded Ukraine more than two years ago.

Orbán’s visit comes only days after he made a similar unannounced trip to Kyiv , where he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky y and proposed that his country should consider agreeing to an immediate cease-fire with Russia.

The Hungarian leader, widely considered Putin’s closest partner in the European Union , has routinely blocked, delayed or watered down E.U. efforts to assist Ukraine and impose sanctions on Moscow for its war.

He has long argued for a cessation of hostilities in Ukraine but without outlining what that might mean for the country’s territorial integrity or future security.

Orbán’s trip to Russia on Friday was a “peace mission”, Bertalan Havasi, his press chief, told Hungarian news agency MTI ahead.

Putin, who received Orbán in the Kremlin, told the Hungarian leader that he was ready to discuss the “nuances” of peace proposals to end the conflict in Ukraine.

He said he was ready to hear the Orbán's position on Ukraine and to get a readout from him on the views of other European partners.

“I hope we will have an opportunity to exchange views on building bilateral relations in this difficult situation and, of course, to talk about the prospects for the development of the biggest European crisis, I mean in the Ukrainian direction,” Putin told the Hungarian prime minister.

At the beginning of the month, Hungary took over the six-month rotating presidency of the E.U. Council, a largely formal role that can be used to shape the bloc’s policy agenda.

Orbán has said he wants to use the presidency to advocate for an end to the fighting in Ukraine.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed to a Russian state TV reporter on Friday that Ukraine will be among the topics on the agenda when the two leaders meet.

E.U. officials have come down hard on Orbán for his visit — something only one other European leader has done since the start of the invasion.

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer visited Moscow in April 2022, weeks after the invasion, and said he raised the issue of war crimes allegedly committed in Ukraine by Russian forces.

The E.U.’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell , said Orbán’s visit to Moscow “takes place, exclusively, in the framework of the bilateral relations between Hungary and Russia”.

He added: “Prime Minister Orbán’s  has not received any mandate from the E.U. Council to visit Moscow. The E.U. position on Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine is reflected in many European Council conclusions.

“That position excludes official contacts between the E.U. and President Putin. The Hungarian Prime Minister is thus not representing the E.U. in any form.”