Putin noted Modi's personal contribution to strengthening the partnership between Russia and India

In his congratulatory message to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin noted his great personal contribution to strengthening partnership between the two countries. The text of the Russian leader's telegram was published on September 17 on the Kremlin's website.

"You are making a great personal contribution to strengthening the particularly privileged strategic partnership between our countries and to developing mutually beneficial Russian-Indian cooperation in various areas," Putin said in his congratulatory message.

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