Modi, Putin discuss strengthening India–Russia strategic partnership ahead of December summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephonic conversation to discuss further strengthening the special and privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia, as well as preparations for President Putin’s visit to India in December.

During the call, PM Modi conveyed his best wishes to President Putin for good health and continued success on his 73rd birthday. The two leaders reviewed the progress on the bilateral agenda and reaffirmed their commitment to deepen India–Russia ties further.

“Prime Minister Modi also conveyed that he looks forward to welcoming President Putin to India for the 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit in December,” according to an official statement.

Putin underlined the stability of Russian–Indian relations, describing them as “based on a national consensus.” 

(Republic)