New Delhi, Sept. 17 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday and lauded his contribution to strengthening the "special and privileged strategic partnership" between India and Russia, the Russian Embassy in India said.

In a post on X, sharing Putin's message, the Russian Embassy in India said that the Russian President warmly congratulated PM Modi on his 76th birthday, which falls on September 17.

In the attached message, Putin said, "You are rightly enjoying a deep respect from your compatriots and great authority on the global stage. It is impossible to overstate your personal contribution to strengthening the special and privileged strategic partnership between Ind...