On Sunday, President Vladimir Putin said Russian-Indian relations are based on "special and privileged strategic partnership" and hoped that the two countries will use joint efforts to continue to consistently build up productive bilateral cooperation across all areas.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia said President Putin sent heartfelt congratulations to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of India's 76th Republic Day.
"Russian-Indian relations are based on special and privileged strategic partnership. I am confident that we will use joint efforts to continue to consistently build up productive bilateral cooperation across all areas, as well as constructive interaction in international affairs," he said.
Without a doubt, this meets the fundamental interests of our friendly peoples and is in line with the efforts to form a fair multipolar international order, Putin added.
In his message, Putin said that the Indian Constitution that came into force 75 years ago laid the foundation for building effective state institutions and a free democratic development of India.
"Since then, your country has achieved universally recognised successes in socioeconomic, scientific, technical and other fields and has gained well-deserved authority in the international arena," he added.
President Putin is due to visit India this year following the established framework for mutual annual engagements by the heads of state and government of both nations. Details on the dates for his visit will be agreed upon early in 2025.
Mr. Putin also keeps in touch with Mr. Modi regularly through telephone conversations every other month or so. He also meets him in person more frequently when international events are underway.
Last July, Prime Minister Modi traveled to Moscow for a two-day visit to attend the 22nd Russia-India summit. In October, he paid a one-day visit to Kazan to attend the BRICS summit.
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