Putin hails ties with India

By Vladimir Radyuhin

MOSCOW, JAN. 26. The Russian President, Mr. Vladimir Putin, has called for closer cooperation with India in the new century.

In congratulatory messages on the occasion of India's Republic Day, Mr. Putin expressed confidence that the bilateral strategic partnership would become a key element of international relations in the 21st century.

``Today, when a new multipolar world was being formed, it is especially important that our countries enhance interaction in bilateral and global affairs,'' Mr. Putin said in a telegram to the President, Mr. K. R. Narayanan.

In a message to the Prime Minister, Mr. A. B. Vajpayee, the Russian leader said the two countries were united by the closeness and in some cases coincidence of the fundamental national interests and firm commitment to ideals of peace and democratic development.Mr. Putin said his talks in New Delhi confirmed the high level of confidence and consent existing between the two countries.

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