Prime Minister Narendra Modi dialled Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, October 7, to wish him on his 73rd birthday.

“Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with the President of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin,” a press release from the Prime Minister's Office stated.

It further informed that the two leaders reviewed the progress in the bilateral agenda, and reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia.

PM Modi also conveyed that he looks forward to welcoming President Putin to India for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit.

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