Russian President Vladimir Putin extended greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 70th birthday and lauded his personal contribution to the strengthening of strategic partnership between India and Russia.<br />'' <br />''In a letter to Mr Modi, President Putin said, his activity as India's Head of the Government has earned him the well-deserved respect of compatriots and high international prestige. He also said under Mr Modi's leadership India is successfully moving along the path of socio-economic, scientific and technical development.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Mr Putin said, he values the kind, friendly relations that have developed between him and Mr Modi.</span><br />