Putin says Russia plans to increase cooperation with India

Moscow and New Delhi will work together to build up a fruitful bilateral partnership. Russian President Vladimir Putin said this in a congratulatory telegram on the occasion of Republic Day in India sent to President Draupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 25.

"I am confident that with joint efforts we will continue to consistently build up fruitful bilateral cooperation in all areas, as well as constructive interaction in international affairs," the document published on the Kremlin' s website reads.

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