PM Modi රොසියාගේ පනස් ගත්හ අත්පුඩිකාවකට ලෙස එකිනෙන් සහායෝශයීම ඉක්මවාව භාවිතාවකරම්බලා වේ.
To be polite and promote the camaraderie and the long-standing relationship between Russia and India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly congratulates President Vladimir Putin on his recent re-election as the President of the Russian Federation.

This reaffirms Putin's continued influence in Russian politics and on the global stage. Prime Minister Modi's message emphasizes the desire to strengthen the enduring "Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership" between India and Russia further, a bond that has stood the test of time and geopolitical changes.

"Warm congratulations to H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin on his re-election as the President of the Russian Federation. Look forward to working together to further strengthen the time-tested Special & Privileged Strategic Partnership between India and Russia in the years to come," Prime Minister Modi's post on social media platform X read on Monday (March 18, 2024).

The Russian electoral process concluded earlier this month with Putin securing an unprecedented fifth term in a landslide victory, garnering nearly 90 percent of the vote according to the Russian poll body. This victory is considered a post-Soviet political landscape record in Russia, despite criticism from various quarters about the process.

Various world leaders, including Prime Minister Modi, have extended their congratulations to Putin. China and Belarus have praised Putin's victory, while the European Union and the United Kingdom expressed concerns about the election's integrity due to shrinking political space and violations of civil and political rights in Russia.

Prime Minister Modi's message reflects the mutual anticipation of enhancing the special strategic partnership nurtured by India and Russia over the years. This partnership, based on historical ties and mutual strategic interests, is significant in areas like defence, nuclear energy, and space exploration.

Vladimir Putin's re-election presents both opportunities and challenges for India-Russia relations. Amid global shifts and evolving international relations complexity, both countries are eager to leverage their partnership to navigate the geopolitical landscape. Under Prime Minister Modi's leadership, India aims to balance its strategic interests by aligning with Russia while engaging with Western powers and neighboring Asian countries.

Beyond bilateral concerns, the collaboration between India and Russia delves into critical global issues such as energy security, climate change, and regional stability. As both countries plan to deepen their strategic partnership, the focus will likely remain on shared interests and mutual respect for sovereignty and development goals.

As President Putin embarks on another term, the global community watches closely while India cements its position as a significant strategic ally. The India-Russia relationship demonstrates the strength of diplomacy and shared strategic interests in shaping global affairs.