In a telephonic conversation, the two leaders reviewed the progress in bilateral relations and reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm wishes to Russian President Vladimir Putin for good health and success in all his endeavors on his 73rd birthday, a government release said.
In a telephonic conversation, the two leaders reviewed the progress in bilateral relations and reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia.
PM Modi conveyed to the Russian president that he was looking forward to welcoming him to India for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, which is expected to further bolster the bilateral relationship. The summit will provide a platform for both the leaders to discuss key issues, sign important agreements, and chart out future cooperation areas. India and Russia have been working to enhance their strategic partnership, with bilateral trade surging 66 per cent in 2023-24, amid efforts to maintain relations during the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
The two leaders also discussed the Ukraine conflict, with PM Modi reiterating India’s principled position on the need for a peaceful solution through dialogue and diplomacy. “India is ready to make all possible contributions towards a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict,” PM Modi said, aligning with India’s historical approach to international conflicts.
The India-Russia relationship has been built on a strong foundation of mutual trust and respect. The two countries have set a target to achieve a trade volume of over $100 billion by 2030 and are working on developing a bilateral settlement system using national currencies. This move aims to reduce dependence on the US dollar and insulate their trade from external pressures.