It is my pleasure to greet you on the remarkable occasion of the Independence Day of Republic of India!
There is great respect for India’s rich history, culture and traditions in Russia. Since 2010, relations between our two countries have been enjoying the status of the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership that is immune to any uncertainties in the international politics. In 2017, we celebrated the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between our nations.
In September 2019, the Russian Far Eastern city of Vladivostok is hosting the 20th Bilateral Summit and the fifth Eastern Economic Forum (EEF), where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the chief guest. This year has also seen numerous high-level interagency contacts while our leaders take almost every occasion to talk on the sidelines of major multilateral fora.
Both the sides are working hard to ensure that these extraordinary events and forthcoming interactions provide a fresh impetus to bilateral co-operation in various fields opening new avenues and revealing its unexplored potential.
The intensity of our political ties leaves us no time to rest. It is a matter of pride for us to enjoy the legacy of open-minded trusted dialogue and mutual affinity and preserve them as the most valuable asset of our multi-faceted interaction today and in the years to come for the benefit of our two great nations.
With all my heart, let me wish you every success.
Jai Rus! Jai Hind!
NIKOLAY KUDASHEV, AMBASSADOR OF RUSSIA TO INDIA, ON ITS 73rd INDEPENDENCE DAY
