Ushakov called the political dialogue between Russia and India active

The political dialogue between Moscow and New Delhi is very active, and the upcoming visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to India will enhance friendly relations between the two countries. This was announced on December 3 by Presidential aide Yuri Ushakov.

"I would say that, in principle, the political dialogue between Moscow and New Delhi is being carried out very actively," he said.

Ushakov said that the parties attach great importance to Putin's upcoming visit to India and count on its success.

Ushakov recalled that the two leaders had previously met at the SCO in Tianjin, had spoken by phone five times during the year, and the Russian president had also hosted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's national security adviser Ajit Dowal and Indian Foreign Minister Subramaniam Jaishankar in Moscow twice. According to Ushakov, this is confirmed by "a close exchange of views at the level of our president with Indian colleagues."

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Progress on this issue is expected at the talks between the leaders of the two countries in December.

On December 2, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Moscow expresses gratitude to India for its friendly attitude towards Russia. He stressed that the relations between the two countries are based on a deep historical partnership and a common vision of international affairs. He stressed that the relations between the two countries are based on a deep historical partnership and a common vision of international affairs based on the rule of law and mutual consideration of interests. Cooperation in the defense sector is of particular importance, which, according to him, "can hardly be overestimated."

The Kremlin's press service announced on November 28 that Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to India on December 4-5. The delegations of the Russian Federation and India will also discuss the current international and regional agenda. In addition, a separate meeting is planned between Putin and Indian President Draupadi Murmu.

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