The dinner menu highlighted India’s regional culinary diversity. The evening began with South Indian Murungakkai Charu (Rasam) soup, followed by starters including Kashmiri Gucchi Doon Chetin with walnut chutney, Kala Chana Shikampuri Kebab, and vegetarian Jhol Momos. The main course featured a traditional vegetarian thali comprising Zafrani Paneer Roll and Palak-Methi-Matar Saag, accompanied by assorted breads. Desserts included Halwa, Kulfi, and Sandesh, alongside fresh fruit juices.
A classical music performance accompanied the dinner. Musicians performed Raag Amritavarshini, Khamaj, Yaman, Shivranjani, Nalinakanti, and Bhairavi, along with Russian classics such as “Kalinka” and selections from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite.
During the dinner, Putin lauded the strengthening strategic partnership between India and Russia, emphasizing cooperation across politics, security, economy, trade, energy, and education. He also highlighted enhanced collaboration under India’s upcoming BRICS presidency in 2026, noting, “Walk together, grow together – this is the essence of our friendship.”
President Murmu described the 23rd India-Russia Summit as a symbol of 25 years of strategic partnership, rooted in peace, stability, and socio-economic and technological collaboration.
Prime Minister Modi gifted Putin a Murshidabad Silver Tea Set, Assam Black Tea, Kashmiri saffron, a handcrafted silver horse, a marble chess set, and the Srimad Bhagavad Gita translated into Russian. The gifts reflected India’s cultural heritage and traditional craftsmans
Putin’s visit reinforced diplomatic ties and emphasized India-Russia collaboration, both in bilateral engagements and in the global arena, leaving a lasting impression of cultural exchange and shared goodwill.
