Russian President Vladimir Putin greets India on Republic Day

New Delhi: India is making a "substantial" contribution towards global stability and security, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday while extending his greetings to the country on the occasion of its 74th Republic Day.

In a message to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Putin also



highlighted India's achievements in the economic, social, scientific, technological and other spheres, according to the Russian embassy here.

French President Emmanuel Macron too greeted Modi and said he looks forward to setting new ambitions for the India-France strategic partnership.