Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday as a "patriot" who always defended India's interests.
Putin who made a major appearance at the annual Valdai discussion club Thursday heaped praises on PM Modi's governance style.
"A lot has been done under the leadership of PM Modi. He is a patriot of his country. His idea of 'Make in India' matters both economic wise and ethics. Future belongs to India, it can be proud of the fact that it's the largest democracy in the world," the Russian President said.
