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Putin was speaking at the plenary session of the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi and mentioned that India and Russia both share a “special” relationship.

“People in India do not forget about this and our relations, I believe. Some 15 years ago, we made an announcement about a privileged strategic partnership, and that is the best description. Prime Minister Modi is a very wise leader who thinks first about his country,” Putin said, quoted by Russia Today.

The development comes after the reports of Putin’s visit to India at the end of this year.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is also expected to visit India before President Putin’s visit to prepare for the summit and discuss bilateral issues.

At the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Sept

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