Key Takeaways
- The Kremlin announced Putin’s congratulations to India on Independence Day, underscoring diplomatic warmth.
- India’s leaders Droupadi Murmu and Narendra Modi were directly addressed in the message.
- The statement emphasized an especially privileged strategic partnership between Russia and New Delhi.
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a congratulatory message to Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of India’s Independence Day, the Kremlin said on Tuesday.
“Dear Madam President! Dear Mr. Prime Minister! Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of India’s national holiday — Independence Day … We attach great importance to the especially privileged strategic partnership with New Delhi,” the message read, as quoted by the Kremlin.
