The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has welcomed President of Russia, Vladimir Putin to India.

"Looking forward to our interactions later this evening and tomorrow. India-Russia friendship is a time tested one that has greatly benefitted our people", Shri Modi said.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi also presented a copy of the Gita in Russian to President Putin. Shri Modi stated that the teachings of Gita give inspiration to millions across the world.

The Prime Minister posted on X:

"Delighted to welcome my friend, President Putin to India. Looking forward to our interactions later this evening and tomorrow. India-Russia friendship is a time tested one that has greatly benefitted our people."

@KremlinRussia_E

"Я рад приветствовать в Дели своего друга - Президента Путина. С нетерпением жду наших встреч сегодня вечером и завтра. Дружба между Индией и Россией проверена временем; она принесла огромную пользу нашим народам."

"Welcomed my friend, President Putin to 7, Lok Kalyan Marg."

"Поприветствовал моего друга, Президента Путина, на Лок Калян Марг, 7."

"Presented a copy of the Gita in Russian to President Putin. The teachings of the Gita give inspiration to millions across the world."

@KremlinRussia_E

"Подарил Президенту Путину экземпляр Бхагавад-гиты на русском языке. Учения Гиты вдохновляют миллионы людей по всему миру."

@KremlinRussia_E

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