Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow and New Delhi had a 'long-standing friendship', while speaking at a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Moscow on Tuesday.
"Distinguished Prime Minister, this is your first official visit after your re-election to Parliament, and I would like to congratulate you one more time. The two countries maintain a long-standing friendship, very good relations that have been developing for decades. This year marks the 77th anniversary of re-establishment of diplomatic relations," Putin said.
Modi arrived in Moscow on Monday for bilateral talks. The Indian leader is also expected to attend a number of events in the Russian capital during the visit on July 8-9.
His last trip to Russia was in 2019, when the PM attended the Far Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Vladivostok. He will travel to Austria at the conclusion of his visit.
Russia and India 'maintain long-standing friendship' - Putin at talks with Modi
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow and New Delhi had a 'long-standing friendship', while speaking at a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Moscow on Tuesday.
"Distinguished Prime Minister, this is your first official visit after your re-election to Parliament, and I would like to congratulate you one more time. The two countries maintain a long-standing friendship, very good relations that have been developing for decades. This year marks the 77th anniversary of re-establishment of diplomatic relations," Putin said.
Modi arrived in Moscow on Monday for bilateral talks. The Indian leader is also expected to attend a number of events in the Russian capital during the visit on July 8-9.
His last trip to Russia was in 2019, when the PM attended the Far Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Vladivostok. He will travel to Austria at the conclusion of his visit.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow and New Delhi had a 'long-standing friendship', while speaking at a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Moscow on Tuesday.
"Distinguished Prime Minister, this is your first official visit after your re-election to Parliament, and I would like to congratulate you one more time. The two countries maintain a long-standing friendship, very good relations that have been developing for decades. This year marks the 77th anniversary of re-establishment of diplomatic relations," Putin said.
Modi arrived in Moscow on Monday for bilateral talks. The Indian leader is also expected to attend a number of events in the Russian capital during the visit on July 8-9.
His last trip to Russia was in 2019, when the PM attended the Far Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Vladivostok. He will travel to Austria at the conclusion of his visit.