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Modi called Putin to extend birthday wishes and review bilateral progress.

Putin likely to visit India around December 5 for the annual summit.

Lavrov to visit next month to finalise details of the high-level meeting.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished Russian President Vladimir Putin on his birthday on Tuesday, while the two leaders pledged to strengthen their unique and privileged strategic alliance.

According to an Indian readout, Modi called Putin to wish him on his73rd birthday and to wish him success and good health.

The two leaders have spoken on the phone four times since the beginning of August.

"The two leaders reviewed the progress in the bilateral agenda, and reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen the Special and Privileged Strategic Partn

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