After meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin at Delhi's Palam Airport, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave him a copy of the Russian translation of the Bhagavad Gita.
PM Modi emphasized the Gita's uplifting messages while sharing a photo from their discussion."Gave President Putin a copy of the Gita in Russian. Millions of people worldwide find inspiration in the teachings of the Gita, he wrote.
At PM Modi's invitation, Putin is spending two days in India for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, where more than ten intergovernmental agreements and more than fifteen commercial Memorandums of Understanding are anticipated to be signed.
PM Modi made the extraordinary move of meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin at the airport. Hugs, handshakes, and laughing abounded as the two leaders drove to the prime minister's private dinner. Additionally, PM Modi shared the photos taken at the airport and on the drive to his Lok Kalyan Marg home.
"I'm thrilled to have my friend, President Putin, visit India. The Prime Minister added, "Looking forward to our interactions later this evening and tomorrow, India-Russia friendship is a time-tested one that has greatly benefitted our people." Putin's Friday program will start with a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. Putin and PM Modi will then attend the business forum and have bilateral discussions.
