Narendra Modi, Vladimir Putin speak over phone, discuss ways to further strengthen ties
New Delhi/IBNS: Days after holding talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, Indian PM Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephonic conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin when they discussed the need to further strengthen India-Russia ties in 2020.
"The two leaders expressed happiness at the significant landmarks the Special Privileged Strategic Partnership between the two countries had covered in the recent past, particularly in the year 2019. They agreed to continue consulting closely and working assiduously to further strengthen India-Russia ties in all spheres the year 2020," read a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs.
Prime Minister Modi stressed that the year 2020 would be of special significance for Russia, and recalled with gratitude the invitation of President Putin to the Prime Minister to participate in the 75th Victory Day Celebration in Moscow in May this year.
The Prime Minister stated that he looked forward also to participating in the Summits of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the BRICS countries in Russia this year, and welcoming President Putin in India for the 21st bilateral Annual Summit.
The two leaders exchanged views on regional and global issues and underlined the great similarity and convergence in the approaches of India and Russia for ensuring regional and global security, peace and stability.
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