Kwatra, who brings a wealth of experience from an illustrious career spanning over three decades, will step into the role soon. The position has been vacant since January, following the retirement of Taranjit Sandhu.

Roman Babushkin, Russia's Charge d'affaires, stated that Moscow never intended for Indians to serve in its armed forces, characterizing their presence as insignificant amid broader geopolitical tensions.

The bilateral discussions between Modi and UAE leaders covered a wide range of topics, including regional and global developments, as well as the entire spectrum of bilateral engagement.