Vladimir #Putin's congratulations on the occassion of the #IndependenceDayIndia:

Esteemed Mr President,
Esteemed Mr Prime Minister,

Kindly accept cordial congratulations on the National Holiday – the Independence Day.

The success achieved by India in economic, social and other spheres is widely acknowledged. Your country rightfully enjoys high prestige in global arena and plays an important role in solving topical issues of international agenda.

We appreciate the relations of the privileged strategic partnership between our countries. I am convinced that the further enhancement of the whole range of constructive Russian-Indian ties entirely meets the interests of our peoples and goes within the course of strengthening stability and security on regional and global level.

I would like to wish you the best of health and success, and to all citizens of friendly India – well-being and prosperity.