Vladimir Putin: Dear Mr Prime Minister!
Dear Indian friends!
Allow me to greet you warmly once again to the Kremlin.
Since last year's summit we have begun a large programme to develop cooperation and relations on various levels. We can confidently say that time was not spent in vain and that our relations are considerably closer than they were last year. This concerns cooperation on international issues, military and technical cooperation and the struggle against terrorism. Our economic relations are also developing.
Their volume is growing. However, we both know and have already spoken about this many times—today's volume does not correspond to its full potential. Both the magnitude and quality of our economic relations should be improved. Dear Mr Prime Minister, we hold great hopes for your visit. I am confident that it will act as a good impulse, first and foremost regarding our economic cooperation. The central issues concerning our economic relations are their magnitude, diversification, cooperation and mutual investment.
Manmohan Singh: Your excellency President Putin!
Dear members of the Russian delegation!
I wish to express my gratitude for the warm reception and hospitality with which you received me and my delegation in the beautiful city of Moscow.
Mr President, the talks in a narrow format which we have just finished were very useful, productive and took place in a typically warm, friendly atmosphere of mutual trust.
Your excellency, India considers Russia a trusted and constant friend. Russia has always stood beside us during hard times. Our special ties with Russia will remain unaffected by other changes in international relations or any changes in India's relations with other countries.