Russia perceives India as great power, time-tested friend, says Putin during 21st India-Russia annual summit

New Delhi [India], December 6 (ANI): In his opening remarks at the 21st India- Russia Annual Summit meeting on Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow perceives India as a great power and a time-tested friend.

"We perceive India as a great power, a friendly nation, and a time-tested friend. The relations between our nations are growing and I am looking into the future," Putin said in his opening remarks