<span style="color: #222222;">Russian President Vladimir Putin has written to President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister  Narendra Modi congratulating them on the occasion of Independence Day. In his letter, Mr. Putin said, India rightfully takes pride in great achievements in economic, scientific, technological, cultural and other spheres. He said the Russian-Indian relation are dynamically developing in the spirit of special and privileged strategic partnership. <br />''<br />''The President said, he is convinced that through joint efforts,  the two countries will further strengthen fruitful bilateral cooperation across all areas as well as constructive interaction in  addressing topical issues of regional and international agenda. </span><br />''<br />