Tamil link at Brics: PM Modi greets leaders before Rameswaram backdrop
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi showcased Tamil cultural heritage at the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi by using the Ramanathaswamy Temple as a backdrop for welcoming world leaders. The summit focuses on themes of sustainability, innovation, and strengthening the voice of the Global South.
Why it matters
The use of cultural symbolism in high-level diplomacy highlights India's efforts to project its soft power and regional identity on the global stage.
NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu found a prominent place in Brics summit for the second day in a row on Saturday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcoming world leaders at Bharat Mandapam against the backdrop of the iconic Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram.This came a day after PM Modi presented Russian President Vladimir Putin with a Russian translation of the 'Thirukkural', bringing another Tamil cultural reference into the high-profile diplomatic engagements around the 18th Brics summit being held in the national capital.PM Modi received Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and other leaders ahead of the summit.During Xi's welcome, PM Modi was seen briefly explaining the significance of the Ramanathaswamy Temple backdrop to the Chinese President.The temple, located on…
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