New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin has appreciated the privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia while greeting President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the country's 67th Republic Day.

In a letter addressed to President Mukherjee and Prime Minister Modi.

Accept my cordial greetings on the occasion of the Republic Day. India enjoys well-deserved authority in the world arena, plays an important role in solving pressing international and regional issues, possesses mighty economic potential and rich cultural heritage,

The Russian president also pitched for deeper bilateral cooperation with India.

We highly appreciate the relations of special and privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India.

"I am sure that the further build-up of fruitful bilateral cooperation in different areas, constructive interaction in various international formats corresponds to our common interests and goes in line with ensuring stability and security in Asia and the entire world,"

"From the bottom of my heart I wish good health and success to you, well-being and prosperity – to the friendly people of India," he added.

(Inputs from IANS)

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