Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent New Year greetings to President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and observed that the relationship between the two countries was developing in a constructive and dynamic manner.
In separate messages to Indian leaders, Putin also noted that agreements reached during the India-Russia annual summit in October contributed to strengthening the strategic partnership between the two nations.
“Vladimir Putin has expressed confidence that joint efforts will lead to further growth of mutually beneficial cooperation in various areas and greater coordination of efforts on key issues on the regional and global agenda within the UN, BRICS, the SCO, the G 20 and other multilateral bodies,” the Russian Embassy said.
India recently signed a mega deal to buy S-400 air defence system from Russia despite the threat of American sanctions.