Which Sanatan Book Was Putin Gifted During His India Visit And Seen Reading On Flight?

New Delhi[India] December 07: Russian President Vladimir's Putin recent visit to New Delhi on 4 and 5 December 2025 was talk of town. This visit was of Putin for India Russia Annual Summit. Indian President Droupadi Murmu welcomed him. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also there. They started discussion with trade, defence and energy. They also discussed new ways to work together in many other ways. India and Russia have a long partnership that started soon after Independence. Over time this bond grew strong through many agreements and joint projects. The latest visit added fresh confidence to this old friendship.

Gift Of The Shrimad Bhagavad Gita That Won Hearts Online

India gave President Putin a special gift during the visit. It was the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita. But in the Russian language edition. A picture online showed him reading it with interest. The Gita is one of India’s most respected texts. It has ideas about duty and right action. Many users on social media wrote that the gift carried deep meaning. Some said it showed the spirit of Indian culture. Others said that sharing knowledge creates trust between countries. 

Other gifts from Prime Minister Modi to President Putin included GI-tagged Assam black tea, an ornate silver tea set from Murshidabad, a handcrafted silver horse figurine from Maharashtra, a distinctive hand-inlaid marble chess set from Agra, and prized Kashmiri saffron, known as 'red gold'

The gesture became one of the most talked about moments of the visit.

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Agreements Shaping Trade And Economic Growth

India and Russia have agreed to grow their trade. It is expected to reach one hundred billion dollars by 2030. Both countries accepted a plan to open new areas of business. They spoke about moving beyond old sectors. They discussed an economic programme that will support work in energy, nuclear power and digital fields. Russia promised steady supply of oil, gas and coal. Talks were also held on a second nuclear plant designed by Russia. India said it would find land for the project. Skilled worker movement was also discussed because Russia needs trained workers.

Defence Talks And Cooperation In New Areas At Sea

The summit also saw talks on defence. India has a long history of buying Russian systems. During the meetings, Russia proposed support for making the Sukhoi Su 57 fighter jet in India. This proposal could increase local capacity if both sides agree in future. There were also discussions on maritime cooperation. Documents were signed for training Indian crew for ships that work in polar waters. Russia has long experience in these extreme areas. India wants to raise skills for future shipping plans. These talks show the growing reach of the partnership.

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Signals Sent To The World Through Warm Diplomacy

Putin’s visit was seen as a strong signal in world politics. Many experts said it showed that India follows its own path in foreign policy. It came at a time when global tensions remain high. Western nations are watching Russia closely because of the conflict in Ukraine. India repeated its call for peace. PM Modi stated again that this is not an era of war. The welcome for Putin was warm. Modi broke protocol to meet him at the airport. They visited Rajghat. They held long talks. These acts showed personal trust built over many years.