**Executive Summary**
The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, received the President of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin, at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 5, 2025, and hosted a banquet in his honour. The visit marks the 25th anniversary of the India-Russia Strategic Partnership, which was established in October 2000. Both leaders expressed confidence that the friendship between the two countries, which has been steadfast for many years, will continue to prosper for many more to come.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Strategic Partnership Anniversary:**
* President Putin's visit marks the 25th anniversary of the India-Russia Strategic Partnership, established in October 2000.
* **Shared Commitment and Progress:**
* The partnership is guided by a shared commitment to peace, stability, and mutual socio-economic and technological advancement.
* The year 2025 has been especially fruitful for the multifaceted partnership.
* Notable progress has been made in high-level political exchanges, trade and economy, defence, civil nuclear cooperation, space, science and technology, education, culture, and vibrant people-to-people exchanges.
* **Bilateral Ties:**
* The Joint Statement of the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit reflects the special nature of the ties.
* The statement provides a comprehensive framework for deepening bilateral ties.
* **Historical and Cultural Connections:**
* The President recalled the centuries-old cultural dialogue, including ancient trade routes and correspondence between Mahatma Gandhi and Leo Tolstoy.
* Mutual admiration for each other's rich cultural, literary, and artistic heritage was highlighted.
**Impact Analysis**
**President of India and Russian Federation**
* **Impact:** Strengthened bilateral relations, reaffirmed commitment to strategic partnership.
* **Action Required:** Continue to deepen bilateral ties and implement the framework outlined in the Joint Statement of the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit.
**Citizens of India and Russia**
* **Impact:** Potential benefits from increased cooperation in trade, economy, defense, culture, and people-to-people exchanges.
* **Action Required:** None specified.
Key Entities Referenced
India-Russia Strategic Partnership: A bilateral partnership between India and Russia, marking its 25th anniversary.
Droupadi Murmu: President of India, hosting the President of the Russian Federation.
Vladimir Putin: President of the Russian Federation, visiting India.
Rashtrapati Bhavan: Location of the meeting between the President of India and the President of the Russian Federation.
Joint Statement of the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit: A document reflecting the relationship between India and Russia.
President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA HOSTS PRESIDENT OF
RUSSIAN FEDERATION
OUR FRIENDSHIP HAS BEEN STEADFAST FOR MANY
YEARS AND WILL PROSPER FOR YEARS TO COME:
PRESIDENT DROUPADI MURMU
प्रव तथ: 05 DEC 2025 10:14PM by PIB Delhi
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, received H.E. Mr Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian
Federation, at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (December 05, 2025). She also hosted a banquet in his honour.
Welcoming President Putin and his delegation to Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President said that his visit
marks an important milestone: the 25th anniversary of the India-Russia Strategic Partnership, which was
established in October 2000 during his first visit to India as President.She appreciated President Putin’s support and personal commitment to the India-Russia Special and
Privileged Strategic Partnership.
She noted that our partnership is guided by a shared commitment to peace, stability, and mutual socio-
economic and technological advancement. The year 2025 has been especially fruitful for our multifaceted
partnership, with notable progress in areas including high-level political exchanges, trade and economy,
defence, civil nuclear cooperation, space, science and technology, education, culture, and vibrant people-
to-people exchanges.
She added that the Joint Statement of the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit reflects the special nature of
our ties and provides a comprehensive framework for further deepening our bilateral ties.The President also recalled the centuries old cultural dialogue between our people, from ancient trade
routes, to the inspiring correspondence through letters between Mahatma Gandhi and Leo Tolstoy, and the
mutual admiration for each other’s rich cultural, literary and artistic heritage.
Both leaders expressed confidence that the friendship between our two countries, which has been steadfast
for many years, will continue to prosper for many more to come.
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