The centuries-old history and culture of India, majestic architectural monuments and museums of Delhi, Agra and Mumbai have a unique attractive force.

The Russian people and Russian culture are the linchpin, the glue that binds together this unique civilization.

No less important, both leaders of both states underlined that they do not intend to use force to solve their problems,

If today a proposition was made that we felt would lead to an unreasonable use of force, we would act with France or alone.

But India is also clearly looking for a way to ensure its role of a major and notable international player. In that respect, good ties with Russia could serve well.

Millions around the world increasingly see America not as a model of democracy but as relying solely on brute force, cobbling coalitions together under the slogan, 'You're either with us or against us.'