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India Gazette
7 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
PM Modi thanks Croatia PM Plenkovic upon receiving reprint of first printed Sanskrit grammar
New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to his Croatian counterpart upon receiving the reprint of the first printed Sanskrit grammar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted that this gift stands as a symbol of the enduring cultural and intellectual bonds between India and Croatia. In a post on X, PM Modi said, 'Thank you, Prime Minister Plenkovic. This is indeed a remarkable symbol of the enduring intellectual and cultural bonds between India and Croatia! May these bonds get even stronger in the times to come.' While in Croatia, PM Plenkovic had presented PM Modi with a reprint of Vezdin's Sanskrit Grammar - the first printed Sanskrit grammar, written in Latin in 1790 by Croatian scientist and missionary Filip Vezdin. He shared the profound moment in a post on X. 'I presented to the Indian Prime Minister @PMOIndia @narendramodi a reprint of Vezdin's Sanskrit Grammar - the first printed Sanskrit grammar, written in Latin in 1790 by Croatian scientist and missionary Filip Vezdin (1748-1806), based on the knowledge he gained while living in India from Kerala Brahmins and local manuscripts. With this pioneering work, Filip Vezdin became one of the first European scientists to seriously devote himself to Indian languages and culture. At the same time, this is also a symbol of the early cultural ties between Croatia and India. As part of the gift exchange, I also presented a book, 'Croatia & India, Bilateral Navigator for Croatian Diplomats and Business' by diplomat Dr. Sinisa Grgic, which provides a unique and comprehensive comparative overview of our two countries and explores all dimensions of bilateral relations. This book reflects our achievements, as well as the potential we can still realise, and we believe that it will inspire and encourage the strengthening of our future cooperation and contribute to the further deepening of the mutual friendship between Croatia and India.' In a video message shared on X, PM Modi had also shared the highlights of his successful visit to Croatia. In the video message which comprised of snippets from his visit, PM Modi thanked the Croatian leadership and the people for their solidarity to India in the wake of the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack. 'In this tough hour, the support of our friendly countries was invaluable'. 'I am lucky to have the privilege of being the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Croatia. I express my heartfelt gratitude to the Prime Minister and the Government of Croatia for the enthusiasm, warmth and affection with which I was welcomed', he said. PM Modi was on a three-nation visit. His first stop was Cyprus, followed by Canada, where he attended the G7 Summit, and then Croatia, making it the first visit by an Indian PM to the European nation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Croatian counterpart Andrej Plenkovic held delegation-level talks in Zagreb on Wednesday, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stating that the leaders engaged in 'wide-ranging discussions on various aspects of the bilateral partnership.' According to the MEA, the two leaders reviewed key areas of cooperation, including trade and investment, science and technology, defence and security, space, cultural exchanges, and people-to-people ties. They agreed on the substantial potential to enhance collaboration in infrastructure, ports and shipping, digitalisation, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, tourism, and hospitality. The MEA further noted the increasing popularity of Indian culture, Indology, and Yoga in Croatia, calling it a key factor in bringing the peoples of both nations closer. PM Modi conveyed his greetings to yoga enthusiasts in Croatia ahead of International Yoga Day on June 21. (ANI)
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
PM Narendra Modi thanks Croatia PM Plenkovic upon receiving reprint of first printed Sanskrit grammar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to his Croatian counterpart upon receiving the reprint of the first printed Sanskrit grammar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted that this gift stands as a symbol of the enduring cultural and intellectual bonds between India and Croatia . In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Thank you, Prime Minister Plenkovic. This is indeed a remarkable symbol of the enduring intellectual and cultural bonds between India and Croatia! May these bonds get even stronger in the times to come." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Duong Dong: Unsold Furniture Liquidation 2024 (Prices May Surprise You) Unsold Furniture | Search Ads Learn More Undo — narendramodi (@narendramodi) While in Croatia, PM Plenkovic had presented PM Modi with a reprint of Vezdin's Sanskrit Grammar - the first printed Sanskrit grammar, written in Latin in 1790 by Croatian scientist and missionary Filip Vezdin. Live Events He shared the profound moment in a post on X. "I presented to the Indian Prime Minister @PMOIndia @narendramodi a reprint of Vezdin's Sanskrit Grammar - the first printed Sanskrit grammar, written in Latin in 1790 by Croatian scientist and missionary Filip Vezdin (1748-1806), based on the knowledge he gained while living in India from Kerala Brahmins and local manuscripts. With this pioneering work, Filip Vezdin became one of the first European scientists to seriously devote himself to Indian languages and culture. At the same time, this is also a symbol of the early cultural ties between Croatia and India . As part of the gift exchange, I also presented a book, "Croatia & India, Bilateral Navigator for Croatian Diplomats and Business" by diplomat Dr. Sinisa Grgic, which provides a unique and comprehensive comparative overview of our two countries and explores all dimensions of bilateral relations . This book reflects our achievements, as well as the potential we can still realise, and we believe that it will inspire and encourage the strengthening of our future cooperation and contribute to the further deepening of the mutual friendship between Croatia and India." — AndrejPlenkovic (@AndrejPlenkovic) In a video message shared on X, PM Modi had also shared the highlights of his successful visit to Croatia. In the video message which comprised of snippets from his visit, PM Modi thanked the Croatian leadership and the people for their solidarity to India in the wake of the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack. "In this tough hour, the support of our friendly countries was invaluable". "I am lucky to have the privilege of being the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Croatia. I express my heartfelt gratitude to the Prime Minister and the Government of Croatia for the enthusiasm, warmth and affection with which I was welcomed", he said. — narendramodi (@narendramodi) PM Modi was on a three-nation visit. His first stop was Cyprus, followed by Canada, where he attended the G7 Summit , and then Croatia, making it the first visit by an Indian PM to the European nation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Croatian counterpart Andrej Plenkovic held delegation-level talks in Zagreb on Wednesday, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stating that the leaders engaged in "wide-ranging discussions on various aspects of the bilateral partnership." According to the MEA, the two leaders reviewed key areas of cooperation, including trade and investment, science and technology, defence and security, space, cultural exchanges, and people-to-people ties. They agreed on the substantial potential to enhance collaboration in infrastructure, ports and shipping, digitalisation, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, tourism, and hospitality. The MEA further noted the increasing popularity of Indian culture, Indology, and Yoga in Croatia, calling it a key factor in bringing the peoples of both nations closer. PM Modi conveyed his greetings to yoga enthusiasts in Croatia ahead of International Yoga Day on June 21.
News18
12 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
'Remarkable Symbol': PM Modi Receives 'Special Gift' From Croatian Counterpart
Last Updated: Croatian PM Andrej Plenkovic gifted PM Narendra Modi a reprint of Vezdin's Sanskrit Grammar, highlighting historic cultural ties. Croatian PM Andrej Plenkovic presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi a 'special gift": a reprint of Vezdin's Sanskrit Grammar, highlighting the historic cultural ties between Croatia and India through this significant work on Indian languages and culture. The work, by Croatian scientist and missionary Filip Vezdin during his stay in India, was presented to PM Modi during his visit to Croatia, marking the first-ever trip by an Indian Prime Minister to the country. Vezdin's Sanskrit Grammar is the first printed Sanskrit grammar written in Latin in 1790 by Croatian scientist and missionary Filip Vezdin during his time spent in India. Croatian Prime Minister Plenkovic took to social media to highlight the historical and symbolic importance of the gift given to PM Modi. 'I presented to the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi a reprint of Vezdin's Sanskrit Grammar – the first printed Sanskrit grammar, written in Latin in 1790 by Croatia scientist and missionary Filip Vezdin (1748-1806), based on the knowledge he gained while living in India from Kerala Brahmins and local manuscripts." He added that Vezdin was among the first European scholars to deeply engage with Indian languages and culture. Responding to this, PM Modi posted on X, 'Thank you, Prime Minister Plenković. This is indeed a remarkable symbol of the enduring intellectual and cultural bonds between India and Croatia! May these bonds get even stronger in the times to come." Thank you, Prime Minister Plenković. This is indeed a remarkable symbol of the enduring intellectual and cultural bonds between India and Croatia! May these bonds get even stronger in the times to come. @AndrejPlenkovic — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 19, 2025 Prime Minister Modi also presented an exquisitely handcrafted gift to Croatian PM Plenković and President Zoran Milanovic during his visit. As a symbol of India's rich artistic heritage, PM Modi gifted a handmade Pattachitra Painting to Croatian President Zoran Milanović. Pattachitra is a beautiful traditional art form from Odisha, known for its detailed and colourful paintings on cloth. The name comes from 'patta" (cloth) and 'chitra" (picture). Welcoming PM Modi to Zagreb, Plenkovic said in another post that the Indian leader's visit came at a crucial geopolitical moment and marked the beginning of a new chapter in the political and economic cooperation of the two countries. He added that India was one of Croatia's key Asian trading partners, with bilateral trade amounting to USD 242 million last year. He added that trade figures for the first quarter of 2025 had risen by 10%, and highlighted the increasing number of Indian tourists travelling to Croatia. Croatia and India signed agreements to enhance cooperation in areas like agriculture, science and technology, culture, and university partnerships. Plenkovic expressed interest in deepening ties in ICT, pharmaceuticals, and maritime transport, highlighting Croatia's strategic location as a Mediterranean gateway to Central Europe. PM Modi was presented with the book 'Croatia & India, Bilateral Navigator for Diplomats and Business", written by Croatian diplomat Dr Sinisa Grgic as part of the ceremonial exchange. The book offers a comparative overview of the two nations and highlights their diplomatic and business engagements. Plenkovic said that the book symbolised the achievements of both countries and expressed hope that it would further inspire cooperation and deepen bilateral ties. PM Modi stated that India and Croatia would collaborate closely in defence, security, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, IT, renewable energy, and advanced technologies, with potential future cooperation in shipbuilding, semiconductors, and connectivity. In a post on X, Plenkovic also extended his condolences to the Indian people and the families affected by the tragic Air India plane crash near Ahmedabad. First Published: June 19, 2025, 14:08 IST
Mint
14 hours ago
- Business
- Mint
A ‘special gift' by Croatian PM: What did Modi receive in Zagreb?
During his visit to Zagreb, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a 'special gift' from Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković: a reprint of Vezdin's Sanskrit Grammar. The gesture carries significant cultural significance, symbolising the centuries-old connection between India and Croatia. Vezdin's Sanskrit Grammar is the first printed Sanskrit grammar written in Latin. It was published in 1790 by Croatian scholar and missionary Filip Vezdin during his time in India Prime Minister Plenković also presented Modi with a book on Croatia–India bilateral relations titled Croatia & India: Bilateral Navigator for Diplomats and Business, authored by Croatian diplomat Sinisa Grgic, according to ANI. The two leaders discussed ways to strengthen economic cooperation, including trade, investment, and tourism. They signed agreements in areas like agriculture, culture, science, and technology, ANI reported. Plenkovic also recognised India as an important trading partner, saying, 'India is an important Asian trading partner for Croatia.' He also stated that last year, the exchange amounted to 242 million USD, while trade increased by 10% in the first three months of 2025. At the same time, the number of Indian tourists visiting is also growing. With the agreements signed today in different sectors, we want to strengthen cooperation in the ICT, pharmaceutical industry, and maritime transport sectors, said Plenkovic. According to the news agency, earlier in the day, Plenkovic welcomed PM Modi to Zagreb, the Prime Minister of India's first-ever visit to hold delegation-level talks. In a post on X, the Croatian leader said, 'We welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Zagreb! This is the first ever visit by the Prime Minister of India, the most populous country in the world, which comes at an important geopolitical moment. We are starting a new chapter in India-Croatia relations and are creating conditions for strengthening bilateral cooperation in multiple areas and sectors.' PM Modi interacted with members of the Indian diaspora here on Wednesday as he arrived at a hotel in Zagreb, Croatia, marking the final stop of his three-nation tour. According to news agency reports, India's visit to Croatia will also underscore its commitment to further strengthening its engagement with European Union partners.
