As India celebrated its 77th Republic Day, President Vladimir Putin extended sincere felicitations to President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi, lauding India’s rightful place among global heavyweights and its commanding respect on world forums.
Detailing India’s strides in socioeconomic progress, science, and technology, Putin noted these feats are recognized everywhere. India, he said, ‘justly occupies a leading position globally with substantial international honor.’
Evoking the impactful exchanges during his December 2025 visit, Putin highlighted how they validated the dynamic special privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India.
He anticipates sustained collaborative pushes to enhance bilateral engagements comprehensively and boost synergy on international and regional fronts—moves that resonate with the aspirations of both peoples toward a equitable multipolar order.
Putin closed with wishes for wellness, triumph, joy, and prosperity for India’s citizens.
This comes after the leaders’ December 5, 2025, interaction at New Delhi’s Hyderabad House, emphasizing expanded collaboration in economy, defense, trade, and more. In the joint address, PM Modi celebrated the time-tested India-Russia bond.
Thanking Putin for his loyalty and efforts, Modi said, ‘Honored to host him at the 23rd Summit when our relations hit key landmarks. Putin established the strategic partnership 25 years ago, making it special and privileged in 2010, nurturing it steadfastly ever since.’