Indian Prime Minister Modi posted on October 7: "I called my friend President Putin and expressed warm birthday wishes to him, and wished him good health and longevity. I sincerely thanked him for his personal contributions over the years to deepen India-Russia relations."
October 7 is Putin's 73rd birthday.
Modi addressed Putin as a "friend" and thanked him for his contributions to India-Russia relations, which is a public statement that continues the framework of the two countries' long-term "special and priority strategic partnership".
Amid continued pressure from the West on Russia, Modi's public blessing and affirmation at this time not only reiterates bilateral relations, but also implies India's independent cooperation attitude in the international landscape, not swaying with Western positions.
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