The message said, in part:
“It is with great warmth that I recall our recent meeting in Moscow and the detailed and constructive negotiations we held on a full range of topical international issues during your state visit to Russia. I find it gratifying that a now traditional atmosphere of openness, trust and mutual understanding has accompanied Russian-Indian high-level contacts in recent years. And you played no small role in this. I am looking forward to more dialogue with you in the coming year.”