Krishna bhajans were sung, and Indian dances were performed… this is how PM Modi was welcomed in Russia.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Russia. PM Modi has arrived in Russia to attend the 16th BRICS Summit being held in Kazan, Russia. PM Modi was given a grand welcome in Kazan, and Russian citizens sang Krishna bhajans in his honor. He was also warmly welcomed by Tatarstan chief Rustam Minnikhanov.
PM Modi met Indian immigrants, the tricolor was seen in the hands of people everywhere, and everyone seemed very excited to catch a glimpse of the PM. PM Modi shook hands with many people and blessed the children. He also took pictures with many people. About 62 thousand Indian immigrants live in Russia.
In honor of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Indian culture was presented at Hotel Korston in Kazan. Artists from the Russian community performed a dance wearing Indian clothes and welcomed PM Modi. Today, Indian culture is reaching the whole world.
The whole world wants to know and understand the culture of India. A very beautiful picture of respect for Indian culture was seen in Russia. The citizens of Russia wore Indian clothes whereas women were seen in sarees. Whereas, men wore Khadi kurta and dhoti. All these Russian citizens welcomed PM Modi to the country with great enthusiasm by singing Krishna bhajans.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnesses a dance performance by the artists of the Russian community at Hotel Korston in Kazan. He is here to attend the 16th BRICS Summit, being held under the Chairmanship of Russia.
— ANI (@ANI) October 22, 2024
The Prime Minister is also expected to hold bilateral… pic.twitter.com/QFDXTD7BlA
During his visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. It is also expected that he can hold bilateral talks with Putin and Xi Jinping. BRICS was initiated by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. After this, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the UAE also joined it.
India, Russia, and China together initiated BRICS to reduce the influence of America on the world's economic policies. With the gradual expansion of BRICS, it is believed that Russia and China want to create an alliance through BRICS that can compete with NATO and G7. The most important objective of this alliance is political and economic security.