Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent warm birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, celebrating his 76th birthday and highlighting his pivotal role in fostering the “special and privileged” strategic partnership between Moscow and New Delhi.
The message, shared by the Russian Embassy in India on Instagram, featured the hashtag ‘Druzhba-Dosti’—a blend of the Russian and Hindi words for friendship, representing the two nations’ vision to deepen ties over the coming decade. Putin also expressed gratitude for the hospitality shown to him and his delegation during his visit to Delhi last week for the 18th BRICS Summit.
Key Highlights of the Bilateral Bond
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High Praise: Putin commended PM Modi’s global standing, personal contribution to bilateral ties, and “extraordinary political wisdom and foresight” during their “substantive, frank, and productive” talks at Bharat Mandapam.
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Global & Regional Focus: In addition to core bilateral sectors, the discussions addressed pressing international challenges, including ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and the Black Sea region.
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Symbolic Bonhomie: Demonstrating their close personal rapport, Putin and PM Modi traveled in the same car to visit the INNOPROM Exhibition in Delhi. This mirrors similar displays of camaraderie from recent months, such as car-rides together at the SCO summits in Bishkek and Tianjin.
Looking ahead, President Putin reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining constructive cooperation on both bilateral and global fronts for the mutual benefit of both nations.
