New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today conveyed his greetings and best wishes to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the latter’s birthday.
As per PMO release, PM Modi recalled his long association and friendship with Mr Putin and appreciated the personal role that he has played in nurturing the special and privileged strategic partnership between the two nations.
Spoke to my friend President Vladimir Putin @KremlinRussia_E to greet him on his birthday today. Appreciated his immense personal contribution to strengthening the Special & Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 7, 2020
Both leaders gave nod to stay in touch over the coming days, including on the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
PM Modi also expressed his keenness to welcome President Putin in India, as soon as possible after return of normalcy in public healthcare system.
