NEW DELHI: The partnership between India and Russia is guided by a shared commitment to peace, stability and mutual socio-economic and technological advancement, President Droupadi Murmu said on Friday.

Murmu was speaking at a banquet hosted for visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here.

Welcoming President Putin and his delegation, she said that his visit marks an important milestone — the 25th anniversary of the India-Russia strategic partnership which was established in October 2000 during his first visit to the country as president.

Murmu appreciated President Putin’s support and personal commitment to the India-Russia special and privileged strategic partnership.

She said that “our partnership is guided by a shared commitment to peace, stability and

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