Russian President Vladimir Putin, while praising bilateral relations with friendly countries, mentioned the meeting between India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said Russia’s relations with India have recently reached a new level of strategic and privileged partnership.
Addressing the ambassadors of the BRICS countries, Putin said that Russia’s relations with India have recently reached a new level of privileged strategic partnership. Our countries work together in bilateral and international formats. All this has been confirmed by the talks with Prime Minister Modi during the G20, SCO and the recent BRICS summit held in Kazan.
He told the BRICS ambassadors that we are excited that their activity is successful. He also stressed that Moscow’s relations with Burkina Faso, Malaysia, India, Niger, Kenya, Argentina, Zimbabwe and other friendly countries are mutually beneficial and based on respect.
The Indian ambassador presented a letter of confidence to Putin
Meanwhile, Indian Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar also presented his letter of confidence to Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Alexander Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace today.
The two heads of state met last month.
Let us tell you that Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived on a two-day visit to Kazan last month to participate in the BRICS summit. Before attending the summit, he met with Russian President Putin. Both heads of state also participated in bilateral talks.
During his speech, Vladimir Putin said that relations between Moscow and New Delhi are very special and are getting stronger over time. Responding, Prime Minister Modi said, “This is my second visit to Russia in the last three months, reflecting the deep partnership and friendship between the two countries.” Let us tell you that Prime Minister Modi also visited Russia in July this year. President Putin then gave him a warm welcome to the Kremlin and personally took him on a tour of his official residence.
