Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has reaffirmed the strength of Russia’s partnership with India, praising New Delhi’s economic progress and asserting that attempts by other nations to influence India’s ties with Moscow are counterproductive.
Speaking during an interaction with international media representatives, Putin described India as one of the world’s most dynamic economies and credited its rapid development to consistent policy decisions and governance. He noted that Russia sees significant potential for expanding cooperation with India across multiple sectors, including trade, investment, energy and technology.
The Russian leader expressed confidence that economic exchanges between the two countries would continue to grow substantially in the coming years, highlighting the steady momentum in bilateral relations despite shifting global geopolitical dynamics.
Addressing questions on India’s growing engagement with Western nations, Putin said Moscow respects New Delhi’s sovereign right to build relationships that serve its national interests. He emphasized that India’s interactions with other global powers do not diminish the longstanding friendship between Russia and India.
According to Putin, efforts by external actors to influence India’s foreign policy choices, particularly regarding its relationship with Russia, have not yielded results. He argued that such pressure is harmful to broader international cooperation and fails to recognize India’s independent decision-making approach.
Describing India as a dependable and trusted partner, the Russian President said Moscow remains committed to strengthening ties with New Delhi across strategic and economic fronts. He also praised India’s democratic institutions and growing global influence, stating that Russia values its partnership with a country that continues to play an increasingly important role on the world stage.
Putin’s remarks come at a time when India is balancing relations with major global powers while maintaining its long-standing strategic partnership with Russia, particularly in areas such as defence, energy and trade.
