The partnership between India and Russia is guided by a shared commitment to peace, stability and mutual socio-economic and technological advancement, President Droupadi Murmu said on Friday. Murmu was speaking at a banquet hosted for visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Welcoming President Putin and his delegation, she said that his visit marks an important milestone -- the 25th anniversary of the India-Russia strategic partnership which was established in October 2000 during his first visit to the country as president.
Murmu appreciated President Putin's support and personal commitment to the India-Russia special and privileged strategic partnership. She said that "our partnership is guided by a shared commitment to peace, stability and mutual socio-economic and technological advancement", according to a statement issued by the president's office.The year 2025 has been especially fruitful for India-Russia multifaceted partnership, with notable progress in areas including high-level political exchanges, trade and economy, defence, civil nuclear cooperation, space, science and technology, education, culture and vibrant people-to-people exchanges, Murmu said. The president also recalled the centuries-old cultural dialogue between the people of India and Russia, from ancient trade routes to the inspiring correspondence through letters between Mahatma Gandhi and Leo Tolstoy, and the mutual admiration for each other's rich cultural, literary and artistic heritage. Earlier,Russian President Vladimir Putin was accorded a ceremonial welcome upon his arrival at Rashtrapati Bhavan to attend the banquet hosted in his honour by President Droupadi Murmu.
#WATCH | Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin was accorded a ceremonial welcome upon his arrival at Rashtrapati Bhavan to attend the banquet hosted in his honour by President Droupadi Murmu
— ANI (@ANI) December 5, 2025
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