India a Great Country, Deserves to be Included in List of Global Superpowers: Putin

Moscow: Russian President Vlimir Putin has praised India’s emergence as a global power, stating that country deserves recognition as a ‘superpower’. Speaking at Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi on Thursday, Putin described India as a ‘great country’ with a strong ecomy, rich cultural herit, and a population of over a billion people. According to him, se qualities make India a leing force on world st.

Putin ted that India is among fastest-growing ecomies in world. “With its billion-and-a-half population, ancient culture, and very good prospects for furr growth, India deserves to be included in list of global superpowers,” he said.

India-Russia Relation Continues to Grow in all Directions: Putin 

He also highlighted longstanding relationship between Russia and India, which he said continues to grow in all directions. As per Putin, tre between two countries is reaching almost $60 billion, and collaboration has expanded year after year. “We are developing our ties with India in all areas,” he said, ding that India has shown impressive ecomic growth with a 7.4 percent annual increase in GDP , which is among highest globally.

Putin furr mentioned Soviet Union’s support for India during its independence and said this historic bond has laid foundation for a relationship ‘unique in terms of quality and trust.’ According to him, this trust provides a base for vancing partnerships across various sectors.

In his dress, Putin emphasized that Russia sees India as a significant partner, one with whom it shares a relationship built on mutual respect and shared values. He assured that Russia is committed to furr strengning its ties with India in years to come.