Vladimir Putin:  Once again, Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised India. He called India a great country and said that its faster growth than any other country makes it worthy of being included in the list of global superpowers. Putin said this during his speech at the Valdai Dixon Club in Sochi, Russia.

India Should Be Added to the List of Superpowers:

Putin said during his speech that India should undoubtedly be included in the list of superpowers with its population of 1.5 billion, the fastest growing economy of the world, ancient culture, and very good prospects for development. Highlighting strong bilateral relations, Putin emphasized Russia’s commitment to strengthen its relations with India. The Russian President said we are developing our relations with all countries including India.

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Increasing Cooperation Between Russia and India:

President Putin said that we are developing our relations with India in various fields. He said India is a great country. This country is also prominent among the big economies in terms of economic development. India’s GDP is growing at a rate of 7.4 percent. Cooperation between India and Russia is increasing every year.

Vladimir Putin talked about Russia’s relations with India since the time of the Soviet Union and described the relations between the two countries as special. The Russian President further said that the Soviet Union also played a role in India’s independence.

What Did the President Say About China:

Russian President Putin also acknowledged the tensions between India and China while expressing hope for diplomatic progress. The Russian President further said, “Wise and capable people, looking at the future of their nations, are looking for compromises and will eventually find them. If the approach continues to gain momentum, compromises can be found, and they will be found.”