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Modi Gifts Putin 'Tirukkural' During BRICS Summit Preparations
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In Short: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented Russian President Vladimir Putin with a Russian translation of the ancient Tamil text 'Tirukkural' ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit.
NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Russian President Vladimir Putin a Russian translation of the 'Tirukkural' during their bilateral talks in New Delhi on Friday, as the Russian leader arrived ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit scheduled for September 12-13.
The 'Tirukkural' is a classical Tamil work attributed to the poet-saint Thiruvalluvar, focusing on three universal themes: virtue, wealth and statecraft, and love. Modi presented the edition translated by Naira Mkrtchyan, underscoring the cultural and historical significance of the text.
During the meeting, Modi also addressed the INNOPROM India 2026 Co-Chair Plenary Session alongside Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov, emphasizing the need to increase bilateral trade from the current level of around USD 60 billion to USD 100 billion over the next four years.
The BRICS members, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, account for around 49.5 per cent of the global population, 40 per cent of global GDP, and 26 per cent of global trade, according to background information on India’s 2026 Chairship.
The success of INNOPROM in India is also on the agenda of the discussion between President Putin and PM Modi, as both leaders prepare for the upcoming summit. Modi highlighted the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in resolving conflicts, stating that 'India stood ready to assist in peace efforts.
What's confirmed
- India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13.
- NEW DELHI : Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Russian President Vladimir Putin a Russian translation of the Thirukkural during their bilateral talks here on Friday, as the Russian leader arrived in the national capital ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit.
- Upon his arrival, the Russian President was welcomed by Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh.
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