New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has meet Russian President Putin and presented Tamil Classic ‘Thirukkural’ book to Russian PresidentThe Thirukkural, one of the most revered works of Tamil li
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PM Modi meets Russian President in Delhi, gifts book
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has meet Russian President Putin and presented Tamil Classic ‘Thirukkural’ book to Russian PresidentThe Thirukkural, one of the most revered works of Tamil literature, comprises 1,330 couplets dealing with ethics, virtue, governance, love and the conduct of lifeBy presenting Putin with a Russian-language edition, Modi highlighted India’s literary and cultural heritage while choosing a format accessible to the Russian president.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Russian President Vladimir Putin for wide-ranging talks that are likely to focus on enhancing annual bilateral trade to USD 100 billion by 2030 and further strengthening cooperation in defence, energy and critical minerals.
Putin landed in New Delhi this morning on a three-day visit to participate in the BRICS summitThe two leaders are also expected to delve into expanding the already strong defence cooperation.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday said both sides are also exploring BrahMos missile upgrades, and that Moscow remains committed to fulfilling its remaining S-400 system deliveries and discussing the proposed supply of Su-57 fighter jets.
The Russian official said the energy ties between the two countries remained robust and that both sides are looking at holding negotiations for India’s plan to set up new civil nuclear reactors.
