Srinagar, Sept 11 (JKNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he presented a Russian translation of the sacred Thirukkural by the revered Tamil scholar Thiruvalluvar to Russian President Vladimir Putin during their meeting in New Delhi.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is currently on a three-day visit to India to participate in the 18th BRICS Summit, being hosted by India, and to hold bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
In a post on X, as per news agency JKNS, PM Modi wrote, “I presented a Russian translation copy of the sacred Thirukkural by the divine scholar Thiruvalluvar to Russian President Putin. The Thirukkural proclaims the immeasurable wisdom of Thiruvalluvar that transcends national borders and languages.”
“Delighted to meet President Putin in Delhi, less than two weeks after our meeting in Bishkek,” he wrote.
PM Modi said the two leaders discussed closer trade ties, including the implementation of the Programme for Economic Cooperation 2030.
“During today’s meeting we talked about closer trade ties, including implementation of the Programme for Economic Cooperation 2030,” he said.
He added that the discussions also covered cooperation in areas including infrastructure, energy, technology, defence and culture.
The Prime Minister further said that India’s efforts during its BRICS Presidency, aimed at furthering the welfare of the planet, were also discussed during the meeting.
In his post, PM Modi also shared the Russian-language version of his message, highlighting the discussions on closer trade and economic ties, cooperation across key sectors and India’s efforts during its BRICS Presidency.
Putin’s visit comes as India prepares to host the BRICS Leaders’ Summit on September 12 and 13. During his stay, the Russian President is scheduled to participate in BRICS-related engagements and hold bilateral talks with PM Modi on strengthening cooperation between the two countries.
The meeting between Modi and Putin comes less than two weeks after their meeting in Bishkek and further underlines the continued engagement between India and Russia across strategic, economic and multilateral areas. (JKNS)
