November 8, 2024 5:13 PM

Russian President Putin calls India “great power” and “one of largest growing economies”

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised India as a “great power” and a “natural ally,” reaffirming the strength of India-Russia relations, which he described as deeply rooted in mutual trust and historical ties. Speaking at the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi on Thursday, Putin highlighted India’s economic prowess, calling it one of the fastest-growing economies and a global leader in growth among large economies, with an impressive annual GDP increase of 7.4 percent. "We are dev...