MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that further strengthening of strategic partnership between Russia and India was important for international security and meets the fundamental interests of people of the two countries.
“I am confident that further strengthening of the privileged strategic partnership meets fundamental interests of people in Russia and India and goes in vein with the bolstering of international stability and security,” Mr Putin said in his message of greetings to President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of 70th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Russia.
He said Russia and India maintain close positions on key global and regional affairs and efficiently coordinate their efforts at multinational organisations, such as the UN and BRICS.
“By acting together, our countries make a weighty contribution to the war on terrorism, extremism, trans-border crime and other topical challenges,” the Russian President added.
He said Russia and India have built a constructive political dialogue and are implementing large-scale projects in various economic and humanitarian spheres. (AGENCIES)
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