The Russian president praised the Indian prime minister’s “enormous personal contribution” to strengthening bilateral ties Russian President Vladimir Putin has conveyed birthday wishes to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who turned 75 on Wednesday. The two leaders have had a personal friendship since Modi was elected prime minister for the first time in 2014. “Dear Mr. Prime Minister, please accept my heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of your 75th birthday,” Putin said in greetings