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'Druzhba-Dosti': Putin Wishes Modi on 76th Birthday

'Druzhba-Dosti': Putin Wishes Modi on 76th Birthday
‘Druzhba-Dosti’: Putin wishes PM Modi on birthday, recalls BRICS visit to India · wionews.com

Vladimir Putin sent Narendra Modi a message for Modi’s 76th birthday.

He praised Modi for helping India and Russia work closely together.

Putin also thanked Modi for welcoming him during the BRICS meeting in New Delhi.

The Russian Embassy shared the message online.

It used the phrase “Druzhba-Dosti,” which joins Russian and Hindi words for friendship.

Putin said his talks with Modi were useful, honest, and productive.

The leaders discussed cooperation and conflicts in the Middle East and the Black Sea region.

They also travelled together by car after their meeting.

Their friendly public interactions were noticed during other international meetings too.

Key facts

Birthday
Narendra Modi turned 76.
Message sender
Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Message distributor
The Russian Embassy in India shared the message on Instagram.
Friendship slogan
“Druzhba-Dosti” combines Russian and Hindi words for friendship.
Putin’s India visit
He visited New Delhi on September 12-13 for the 18th BRICS Summit.
Discussion topics
The leaders discussed bilateral cooperation and conflicts in the Middle East and the Black Sea region.
Joint appearance
Putin and Modi travelled together by car to the INNOPROM Exhibition after their bilateral meeting.

Quotes

Vladimir Putin

President of Russia

“As always, it was a genuine pleasure to talk with you, and our discussions once again demonstrated your extraordinary political wisdom and foresight. We will, of course, continue our constructive cooperation on pressing bilateral and international issues for the benefit of our friendly nations.”
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“You are rightly enjoying deep respect from your compatriots and great authority on the global stage. It is impossible to overstate your personal contribution to strengthening the special and privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia.”
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