Vladimir Putin sends New Year message to India and PM Modi, praises dynamic relations

Russian President Vladimir Putin conveyed a special New Year message to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, emphasizing the robust and dynamic nature of the bilateral ties between Russia and India, despite global challenges. In his message, Putin underscored the resilience of the "special and privileged strategic partnership" between Russia and India. He highlighted the remarkable progress witnessed in the outgoing year, citing substantial growth in trade and successful collaborations across various sectors between the two nations. T

he note further elaborated on the comprehensive cooperation between Russia and India, aiming to bolster multifaceted bilateral relations while jointly contributing to enhancing security and stability regionally and globally. "We are gratified to note that despite all the turmoil happening worldwide, the relationship with our true friend in Asia, India has been progressing incrementally," the Russia president's message read. 

Putin commended India's chairmanship of G20

Putin commended India's influential role during its chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and the G20, expressing confidence in the continuous advancement of diverse bilateral connections between Moscow and New Delhi. He stressed the pivotal role both nations play in strengthening security measures on regional and global fronts.

Additionally, as part of his New Year greetings, Putin extended warm wishes to several former foreign heads of state and government, extending goodwill messages to countries such as Belarus, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Brazil, South Africa, Turkey, among others.

Putin's message comes on the heels of S. Jaishankar's visit to Russia

The New Year's communication from Putin to India arrives shortly after his meeting with India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, during his formal visit to Moscow from December 25 to 29. This meeting was part of the ongoing series of high-level exchanges between the two nations, signifying the continued commitment to deepening bilateral relations.

Putin's message, underlining the strength and evolution of the enduring bond between Russia and India, reaffirms the mutual dedication towards fortifying their strategic partnership for shared progress and stability in the global arena.