Vladimir Putin congratulated President of India Draupadi Murmu and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on the successful landing of India’s Chandrayaan-3 lunar spacecraft on the Moon near the Moon’s south pole.

Kremlin,23 August 2023

“Please accept my warm congratulations on the successful landing of the Indian spacecraft, Chandrayaan-3, on the Moon’s south pole.

This is a big step forward in space exploration and, of course, a testament to India’s impressive progress in science and technology.

Please convey to the leadership and staff of the Indian Space Research Organisation my sincere congratulations and wishes for new achievements.”