President Vladimir Putin gifted a few pieces of Indian history to PM Narendra Modi
Narendra Modi is on a 2-day tour to Moscow to attend the annual bilateral Summit. He was greeted warmly by the Russian military. Following this, he will be hosted by President Vladimir Putin at a private dinner.
However, the main agenda of the visit is to sign big defence deals, expanding economy and discussing terrorism.
President Putin also gifted an 18th century sword from Bengal, featuring intricate silver artwork. I thank him for the gifts,” tweeted PM Modi.
The 18th century sword from Bengal that belonged to the Najafi Dynasty, gifted to me by President Putin. pic.twitter.com/LfP5szD503
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 24, 2015
“President Putin gifted me a page from Gandhi ji’s diary containing Bapu’s handwritten notes.
President Putin gifted me a page from Gandhi ji's diary containing Bapu's handwritten notes. pic.twitter.com/L6xs9KdRq4
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 24, 2015