India Russia Summit 2025: PM Modi presented Bhagavad Gita in Russian language to President Putin in Delhi. During Putin’s visit to India after four years, important discussions are expected on defence, trade, technology and strategic partnership under the India-Russia Summit 2025.
Putin India Visit 2025: A moment was seen in New Delhi which again brought India-Russia relations into the limelight. Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted the Russian edition of Bhagavad Gita to Russian President Vladimir Putin. It is not just a religious text, but one of the deepest teachings of Indian philosophy, which Modi described as “a source of inspiration for millions of people around the world.” As soon as the photo of this meeting was shared on X (Twitter), the discussion on social media intensified that this small gift is pointing towards the big message of friendship between two countries.
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PM Modi warmly welcomed Putin
Modi welcomed Putin, who was on a two-day visit to India, very warmly at Palam Airport in Delhi. The interesting thing was that both the leaders were seen traveling in the same car from the airport to PM Modi’s Lokkalyan Marg residence. This personal conversation once again proved the depth of the strategic partnership between the two countries. Putin has come to India after almost four years and during this time the 23rd India-Russia annual summit is also to be held.
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Does gifting Geeta mean deep diplomatic messaging?
Experts believe that this visit is not just a formal meeting but an opportunity to set a new direction for India-Russia relations. Former diplomat Arun Singh said that Russia has always supported India in its hour of need – whether it is about UN Security Council or defense cooperation. He said that Russian weapons have played an important role in major military operations of India, such as S-400 system and BrahMos missile.
Is India-Russia defense partnership entering a new phase again?
Experts say that in the current situation, many new discussions can take place between the two countries on defense and military technology. Russia has consistently supported India with confidence over the past several decades, and that is why this relationship has always stood the test of time.
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Are Indian exporters going to benefit a lot from this visit?
Moscow School of Management expert Lidia Kulik says that this visit is both symbolic and wonderful. According to him, at present both the countries are seeing a strong future in trade and economy. Russia is now focusing on opening new opportunities for Indian exporters. Apart from this, political discussions, open discussions on global issues and new defense deals are also going to be a part of this visit.
Will Modi-Putin meeting change the direction of India-Russia relations in 2025?
This gift of Geeta is not just a book, but a message of friendship, trust, and a shared future. Many big decisions are expected from this meeting in the coming days, which can take India-Russia relations to new heights.