Russian President Putin greets PM Modi on his birthday, hails his 'personal contribution' to strengthening ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated PM Narendra Modi on his birthday, praising his global standing and India-Russia strategic ties. Putin thanked Modi for hosting him during the BRICS Summit in New Delhi last week.

Putin also expressed gratitude to Modi for the reception accorded to him and the Russian delegation during his recent three-day visit to New Delhi