Putin confirms G20 absence to Modi, congratulates India on moon landing

The Russian president addresses the Indian chief about 'issues of common concern', including exchange and monetary participationparticipation

Russian President Vladimir Putin will avoid the Gathering of 20 (G20) highest point in India one month from now and will send his unfamiliar pastor all things being equal, Indian Top state leader Narendra Modi's office has said.

Modi's office said he addressed Putin by phone on Monday, "communicating a comprehension" for his choice not to go to the September 9-10 highest point, which Unfamiliar Pastor Sergey Lavrov will join in.

Putin likewise praised Modi for India being the main country to land a rocket on the moon's south pole a week ago.