Telephone conversation with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi

During the extensive telephone call, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi Modi NarendraPrime Minister of Indiacongratulated Vladimir Putin on his landslide victory in the Russian presidential election and offered his sincere wishes of prosperity and well-being to the Russian people.

Both parties expressed satisfaction with the consistent and dynamic development of mutually beneficial ties in trade, the economy, investment, energy and transport, reflecting the spirit of their special and privileged strategic partnership.

The President and the Prime Minister also exchanged views on various issues on the international agenda, particularly regarding the situation around Ukraine. They affirmed their commitment to coordinating their countries' actions within multilateral formats, including the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Background informationShanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)and BRICS Background informationBRICS.

The conversation was warm and friendly. Vladimir Putin wished Narendra Modi successful parliamentary elections in India.