New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday night welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin on his arrival in India, saying he looks forward to a “productive visit that will take India-Russia ties to newer heights”.
As Putin arrived on a 24-hour visit for the annual bilateral summit, Modi tweeted his welcome in Russian and then in English. He wrote on his official twitter handle that he is “delighted” to welcome Putin to India.
“Times have changed, our friendship has not. Now, we want to take this relation to the next level & this visit is a step in that direction,” Modi tweeted.
The two sides are set to ink a new vision document taking forward ties. to the next level.(IANS)
