Prime Minister Modi warmly congratulated President Putin and conveyed his best wishes for continued good health and success in all his endeavours, according to the statement.
During the conversation, the two leaders reviewed the ongoing progress in the India-Russia bilateral agenda and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between the two countries, it reads.
PM Modi also expressed that he looks forward to welcoming President Putin to India for the upcoming 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit.