In this photo released by Kremlin Press service via Sputnik agency, Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a recording of his annual televised New Year's message in the Kremlin, in Moscow, Russia, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2017. Pic/AP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin have discussed the development of bilateral relations and current international issues. According to the Kremlin, President Putin had a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Modi on Wednesday. Both the leaders exchanged New Year greetings and confirmed their commitment to further developing the privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India, and agreed to continue top-level contacts.