Updated on December 31, 2023 01:00 IST
Prime Minister Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin | Image:AP
Russian President Vladimir Putin conveys a special New Year message to President Drupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting the strong and dynamic nature of bilateral relations between Russia and India despite global challenges did. In his message, President Putin emphasized the resilience of the “special and privileged strategic partnership” between Russia and India. He highlighted the remarkable progress made this year, citing significant growth in trade and successful cooperation across various sectors between the two countries. T
He elaborated further on the comprehensive cooperation between Russia and India, which aims to strengthen multidimensional bilateral relations, while jointly contributing to strengthening regional and global security and stability. “Despite all the turmoil that is happening around the world, I am glad that relations with India, our true friend in Asia, are gradually developing,” the Russian president’s message read.
President Putin praises India’s G20 presidency
President Putin praised India’s influential role in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and during his time as G20 chairman, and expressed confidence in the continued development of diverse bilateral relations between Moscow and New Delhi. He stressed that both countries play a vital role in strengthening security measures in the regional and global spheres.
Additionally, as part of his New Year’s greetings, President Putin conveyed warm wishes to several former foreign heads of state and government, and sent messages of goodwill to countries such as Belarus, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Brazil, South Africa, and Turkey, among others. sent.
President Putin’s message was released following S. Jaishankar’s visit to Russia
President Putin’s New Year’s communication to India came on the heels of a meeting with Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, who was on an official visit to Moscow from December 25 to 29. The meeting was part of a series of ongoing high-level exchanges between the two countries. It means continued efforts to deepen bilateral relations.
President Putin’s message emphasized the strength and evolution of the enduring ties between Russia and India, and expressed their mutual dedication to strengthening their strategic partnership towards common progress and stability on the world stage. I’m reconfirming it.