Russian President Vladimir Putin today extended wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday and lauded his contribution towards strengthening the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between the two nations. 

 

The Russian Embassy in India shared President Putin’s message for PM Modi on Instagram. In the message, President Putin expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and hospitality extended during his recent visit to New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit.

 

According to the statement, President Putin described his recent talks with Prime Minister Modi as “substantive, frank and productive” and said he is ready to continue cooperation between the two nations on bilateral and international issues.