India, Oct. 7 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin over a phone call and wished him on his 73rd birthday, and affirmed his commitment to further deepen the ties between the two countries.

PM Modi congratulated Putin on his 73rd birthday, conveying his best wishes for the Russian leader's good health and success in all his endeavours.

President Putin also briefed PM Modi on the latest developments regarding the conflict in Ukraine. The Prime Minister thanked Putin for the detailed information and emphasised on India's consistent stance on the matter, which is a peaceful resolution of the conflict.

Further, the two leaders also reviewed the progress in their bilateral agenda, reaffirming th...