In the message, the President of Russia praised India’s economic, social and other achievements, and noted that the country has earned the respect it deserved on the international stage.
“Russian-Indian ties have always been based on friendship and mutual respect. The two countries have a long track record of fruitful bilateral cooperation in all areas, and coordinating efforts in resolving important matters on the regional and global agendas,” the President of Russia said in the message.
Vladimir Putin confirmed Russia’s readiness to continue joint efforts to strengthen the special privileged partnership between Russia and India in the interests of the friendly peoples of the two countries, and with a view to ensuring international stability and security.