Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday extended warm greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, commending his efforts in cementing the special and privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia.

In a congratulatory Telegram message published on the Kremlin’s website, Putin highlighted Modi’s personal role in expanding bilateral cooperation across diverse sectors.

Putin’s message forms part of a wave of greetings from global leaders marking Modi’s milestone birthday. Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sent his wishes, describing Modi as a steadfast friend to both him and Britain, and underlining the importance of reliable partnerships in turbulent times.

Similarly, US President Donald Trump also personally reached out to Modi with a phone call to convey birthday greetings. Trump, in a post on his Truth Social platform, described Modi as doing a “tremendous job” and thanked him for India’s backing of ongoing efforts to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Modi, in response, reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening the India-US Comprehensive and Global Partnership while endorsing peaceful initiatives towards resolving the Ukraine crisis.

The outpouring of congratulatory messages on Modi’s milestone birthday underscores his global influence and the centrality of India’s leadership in fostering collaboration during a period of geopolitical turbulence.

Based On ANI Report