President Murmu hosts Putin at Rashtrapati Bhavan, says India–Russia friendship will “continue to prosper”

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin at Rashtrapati Bhavan, calling his visit a significant moment as India and Russia mark 25 years of their Strategic Partnership.

The Russian President is currently in New Delhi for a two-day state visit. Appreciating Putin’s role, President Murmu said the partnership — established in October 2000 during his first presidential trip to India — has seen steady progress this year in areas including political exchanges, trade, defence, civil nuclear cooperation, space and education. She said the joint statement issued after the annual summit provides a framework for future engagement.

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