NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday dialled Russian President Putin to congratulate him on his 73rd birthday and conveyed best wishes for good health and success. The two leaders, during the call, reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen the India-Russia special and privileged strategic partnership. They also reviewed the progress on the bilateral agenda. PM Modi conveyed that he looks forward to welcoming President Putin to India for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. Last week, the Russian president confirmed that he will visit India in early December. Speaking at the 2025 Valdai Discussion Club meeting in Sochi, Putin said that he is looking forward to meeting his "friend" and Russia's "trustworthy partner", PM Modi. He also affirmed Moscow's long-standing

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