Expressing hope of further strengthening the special partnership between the two countries, Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended his greeting on the occasion of India's Republic Day.
In his message to President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Putin said India enjoys well-deserved authority in the world arena, plays an important role in solving pressing international and regional issues.
We highly appreciate the relations of special and privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India, Putin said.
"I am sure that the further build-up of fruitful bilateral cooperation in different areas, constructive interaction in various international formats corresponds to our common interests and goes in line with ensuring stability and security in Asia and the entire world," the Russian President said.
