Moscow, Oct. 7 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephonic conversation on Tuesday to discuss further strengthening the special and privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia, as well as preparations for President Putin's visit to India in December.

During the call, PM Modi conveyed his best wishes to President Putin for good health and continued success on his 73rd birthday.

The Russian President's Office said in a statement, "In a phone call, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi offered his best wishes to Vladimir Putin for his birthday. Both sides expressed interest in developing the special and privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia and briefly discussed p...