India should be included in the list of world superpowers : Vladimir Putin

Statement by Russian President Vladimir Putin

Moscow (Russia) – Russian President Vladimir Putin feels that India, with its population and economic power, and the possibilities for growth it possesses, needs to be included in the list of global superpowers. Addressing the plenary session of the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi on Thursday, the Russian president said, “India should undoubtedly added to the list of superpowers, with its billion-and-a-half population, the fastest growth among all economies in the world, ancient culture, and very good prospects for further growth.”

Pointing out that India is leading the world in economic growth, Putin said Russia is developing relations with India in all directions.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: “India is a great country that deserves to be recognized as a global superpower.”

He acknowledges India’s:
– Rapid economic growth
– Strategic geopolitical location
– Rich cultural heritage
– Vibrant democracy

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Putin further said, “India is a country of 1.4 billion people and one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Its culture is very ancient and has immense possibilities for its development in the future”.

Observing that the contacts between India and Russia in the security and defence sphere are growing, he said, “Look at how many types of Russian military equipment are in service with the Indian armed forces. There is a great degree of trust in this relationship.”

Russia does not just sell weapons to India, but the two countries jointly design them, he said and cited the example of BrahMos cruise missile project.