Telephone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi 2018-01-03 16:50:00 Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi at the Indian side’s initiative. Mr Putin and Mr Modi exchanged New Year greetings. Development of bilateral relations and current international issues were discussed. The two leaders confirmed their commitment to further developing the privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India, and agreed to continue top-level contacts.