Brasilia: Russian President Vladimir Putin invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Victory Day celebrations in May next year. The two leaders met here and discussed ways to further strengthen their special strategic partnership.

   The annual May 9^th Victory Day parade in Moscow, where Russia shows off of its Military might, commemorates the May 1945 allied victory over Nazi Germany. During the bi-lateral meeting Modi said that frequent meetings have strengthened our relations. Our bi-lateral relations are growing. You have invited me to visit Russia in May for the Victory Day celebrations, said Modi. I am happily waiting that I will get an opportunity to meet you once again, he said.  

   Prime Minister Modi will focus on building mechanism for counter terrorism cooperation and strengthen India’s ties with world’s five major economies, met Putin on the side lines of the 11^th BRICS Summit meeting. The bi-lateral has registered a growth of 17%, said Russian President Putin. He also said that he has been implementing major bi-lateral projects and strengthening technical cooperation and cultural exchanges are expending.