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The message to the President of India Abdul Kalam reads, in particular:

“Our countries are historically linked by relations based on trust, friendship and mutual respect. I am convinced that this is a reliable basis for further strengthening the Russian-Indian partnership, a partnership which is in the long-term national interests of both states and an important factor in maintaining international stability.”

The message to Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh emphasizes:

“Russia's relations with India are based on strong traditions of friendship and mutual understanding. Today, as a result of joint efforts by our peoples, our relations are dynamically developing and constitute a new high-quality basis for our strategic partnership.

I am convinced that the talks that took place during your recent visit to Moscow have strengthened the unique multifaceted Russian-Indian ties based on both our long-term national interests, deep mutual respect and trust.”