New Delhi/Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin on September 17, Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday and lauded his contribution to strengthening the “special and privileged strategic partnership” between India and Russia, the Russian Embassy in India said.
In a post on X, sharing Putin’s message, the Russian Embassy in India said that the Russian President warmly congratulated PM Modi on his 76th birthday, which falls on September 17.
In the attached message, Putin said, “You are rightly enjoying a 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”. The Russian President also expressed gratitude for the welcome and hospitality extended to him and the Russian delegation during his visit to New Delhi last week.
✉️ #Russia's President Vladimir Putin sent a message to #India's Prime Minister @narendramodi warmly congratulating him on his birthday (September 17, 2026)
👉 https://t.co/P19eBTCNSZ#RussiaIndia#DruzhbaDosti pic.twitter.com/QoWdqLCiKp
— Russia in India 🇷🇺 (@RusEmbIndia) September 17, 2026
“I would like to express my gratitude for the warm and cordial welcome and hospitality extended to me and the Russian delegation during my visit to New Delhi last week”, Putin said, according to the message shared by the Russian Embassy. “The talks we held were undoubtedly substantive, frank and productive. As always, it was a genuine pleasure to talk with you and our discussions once again demonstrated your extraordinary political wisdom and foresight”, he added.
Putin reassures India-Russia strategic cooperation
Putin further said that Russia and India would continue their cooperation on bilateral and international issues. “We will, of course, continue our constructive cooperation on pressing bilateral and international issues for the benefit of our friendly nations”, the Russian President said. The warm message comes as Putin last visited the country for the 18th BRICS Summit, which was held in Delhi from September 12 to 13.
During the Summit, Putin attended the two BRICS Sessions and witnessed the Bharat Innovates exhibition at Bharat Mandapam. He also addressed the Leaders’ Session of the BRICS Business Forum in the national capital, where he lashed out at Western nations for weaponising trade and other economic tools.
(With Inputs from ANI)
