
MOSCOW, July 22 Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Draupadi Murma on his election as President of India , noting that she hopes that her activities will help develop bilateral dialogue, the corresponding telegram was published on the Kremlin's Telegram channel. «I hope that your activities as head of state will contribute to the further development of Russian-Indian political dialogue and fruitful cooperation in various fields for the benefit of our friendly peoples, in the interests of strengthening international stability and security,» the message reads. According to a telegram published on the Kremlin's website, Russia attaches great importance to the especially privileged strategic partnership with India. Putin also wished Murm success, good health and prosperity.

