Russia, India cooperation meets peoples' interests: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin Monday congratulated Indian President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 66th Republic Day.

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin Monday congratulated Indian President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 66th Republic Day.

India`s achievements in the economic, social, scientific, technical and cultural spheres and the country`s active foreign policy facilitate the resolution of key regional and global issues, said Putin.

"We value privileged strategic partnership built between our states," he said.

"I`m sure that we`ll develop a constructive political dialogue and mutually advantageous cooperation in all fields.

This meets basic interests of our friendly peoples and ensures international stability and security," Putin said.

Putin also wished prosperity to all Indian citizens.

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