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Putin & Modi hold telephonic conversation; Russian President writes to PM on his birthday

New Delhi
September 18, 2020

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a telephonic conversation to discuss joint effort to counter the spread of Coronavirus as well as other issues in strategic partnership.

"Certain practical aspects of the bi-lateral ties were touched upon as well, including the joint effort in fighting the Coronavirus infection pandemic," According to a Russian government.

The two leaders confirmed mutual commitment to further boost the multi faceted Russian-Indian relations in the framework of the declaration on strategic partnership that turns 20 this year. Putin also extended warm congratulations on the Prime Minister�s 70th birthday.

"Narendra Modi thanked Vladimir Putin for extending felicitations on his 70th birthday and expressed satisfaction with the work that Russia carries out as the current chair of the Shanghai Co-operation Organization and BRICS," the statement noted, adding that further contacts were also agreed.

This is the second time that the two leaders had spoken since July. The two leaders share a warm personal chemistry. Earlier in a letter to Modi, Putin said, �Kindly accept my heartfelt congratulations on your 70th birth anniversary.�