New Delhi, Oct 7 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin to extend his greetings on the latter’s 73rd birthday, reaffirming the strong strategic partnership between the two nations.
During the telephonic conversation, both leaders expressed satisfaction over the steady progress in India-Russia relations and reiterated their commitment to further deepen cooperation across various sectors, including trade, investment, and defence, official sources said.
Modi also conveyed that he looked forward to welcoming President Putin in India for the upcoming India-Russia annual summit, a key platform for high-level engagement between the two countries.
The two leaders reviewed ongoing bilateral projects and discussed ways to enhance collaboration in emerging areas, underscoring their shared vision for a multipolar global order based on mutual respect and strategic autonomy.
India and Russia share a long-standing partnership spanning energy, defence production, nuclear cooperation, and space technology, with both sides seeking to expand ties in new sectors such as digital innovation and connectivity.
Officials said the exchange between Modi and Putin reflects the continuity and warmth in their personal rapport and the enduring strength of India-Russia relations amid shifting global dynamics.
