'Druzhba-Dosti' Message In Putin's Birthday Post For PM Modi

Russian President Vladimir Putin conveyed birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, celebrating the Prime Minister's 76th birthday. In his message, Putin lauded Modi's role in bolstering the "special and privileged" strategic partnership between India and Russia. Modi, in turn, extended warm hospitality to Putin and his delegation during the BRICS Summit held in New Delhi.

The Russian Embassy in India shared Putin's birthday message to Modi on Instagram, using the hashtag 'DruzhbaDosti', a fusion of the Russian and Hindi terms for friendship.

Putin described their recent discussions with Modi as "substantive, frank, and productive" and expressed eagerness to sustain cooperation between the two nations on both bilateral and international matters. He further highlighted Modi's exceptional political acumen and foresight. The Russian leader reiterated his pleasure in conversing with Modi and their continued constructive collaboration on critical bilateral and global issues to benefit their friendly nations.

During his visit to India for the BRICS Summit, Putin paid a state visit to Prime Minister Modi on September 12-13. At the Bharat Mandapam, they discussed key areas of bilateral cooperation and delved into the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and the Black Sea region. Post their bilateral talks, they traveled together in the same vehicle to the INNOPROM Exhibition, organized by the ministries of industry and trade of both countries.

They also shared a car during their bilateral talks in Kyrgyzstan on August 31, following the SCO Summit in Bishkek.