New Delhi:
Russian President Vladimir Putin lauded India as "a great power" on Monday as he arrived in New Delhi to bolster military and energy ties with a traditional ally being courted by Washington.
"We perceive India as a great power, a friendly nation and a time-tested friend," Putin said in comments to the media ahead of his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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