NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson on Sunday exhchanged special commemorative gifts to celebrate the legacy of Rabindranath Tagore.According to a statement, Kristersson gifted a two replicas of hand-written epigrams by Tagore, accompanied by a small explanatory text and a photograph of Tagore taken in 1921 during his visit to Uppsala University.”The originals, recently discovered in the Swedish National Archives, were created by Tagore during his visits to Sweden in 1921 and 1926,” the statement read.Meanwhile, PM Modi gifted Kristersson a set of collected works of Rabindranath Tagore, along with a specially handcrafted bag from Shantiniketan with motifs that Gurudev chose to empower local artisans.”The bag symbolises Tagore’s philosophy that art is not meant to be confined to galleries, but to breathe life into everyday objects, bridging the gap between the intellectual and the functional,” the statement read.Tagore, the first non-European Nobel Laureate, was unable to travel to Sweden in 1913 to receive the Nobel Prize. He was later received by King Gustav V during his visit to Sweden in 1921.The exchange of gifts also coincides with the centenary of Tagore’s historic visit to Sweden in 1926.PM Modi arrived in Sweden on Sunday for a two-day visit. PM Modi was also awarded the ‘Royal Order of the Polar Star, Degree Commander Grand Cross’ in recognition of his exceptional contribution to India-Sweden relationship and his visionary leadership.During the delegation-level talks, the two sides reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relations and explored new avenues of cooperation to enhance bilateral trade, which reached USD 7.75 billion in 2025.In their talks, the two sides focused on boosting bilateral ties in areas of green transition, artificial intelligence (AI), emerging technologies, startups, resilient supply chains, defence, space, climate action and people-to-people ties.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosKolkata: Protest Against Demolition Drive Turns Violent In Park Circus, 3 Cops InjuredPM Modi Gets Bengali-Style Welcome In Sweden’s Gothenburg | WatchVD Satheesan Announces Kerala Cabinet Ahead Of Oath, IUML To Get 5 PostsWhy PM Modi Visited Afsluitdijk Dam In Netherlands: The Dutch Model India NeedsBhojshala Row Intensifies As Congress MP Digvijaya Singh Calls High Court Verdict “Vague”‘Lack Of Understanding About India’: MEA Hits Back At Dutch PM’s Remarks On MinoritiesIndia-Bound LPG Carrier Reaches Gujarat Safely After Crossing Strait Of HormuzIndia’s First Captagon Seizure: NCB Busts Rs 182 Cr Int’l Drug Network, Syrian National ArrestedBhagwant Mann’s Remarks On PM Modi’s Foreign Visits Trigger BJP CounterattackRajinikanth Breaks Silence On Vijay Government, Rejects Political Speculation Over Stalin Meeting123PhotostoriesChristina Applegate, Selma Blair, and other Hollywood celebrities who have Multiple SclerosisAmit Shah says this Indian brand’s sugar-free chocolate is bestseller in India: 5 benefits of consuming chocolatesFeeling bloated or full too quickly? These symptoms could be early signs of ovarian cancer many women ignoreFrom giving a tour of her mother’s house to answering fan questions about her health, clean diet, and workout routine, Dipika Kakar gets candidSuccess quote of the day by Maya Angelou: “What you’re supposed to do when you don’t like a thing is…”Scarlett Johansson’s most iconic roles: Charlotte in ‘Lost in Translation’, Nicole in ‘Marriage Story,’ and moreGreen Grapes vs Black Grapes: Which has more antioxidants?Optical illusion personality test: Dancing girl or silhouette of a man? What you see first reveals if you are effortlessly confident or too kind-heartedUrvashi Rautela’s third Cannes 2026 look has the internet asking, “Isn’t this Gigi Hadid’s golden saree at NMACC?”Personality test: Choose a crown and see what kind of leader are you– bold, calm or traditional123Hot PicksCBSE class 12 resultUS Iran warPrateek YadavHaryana election resultForeign outflowNEET exam cancelledTamil Nadu assemblyTop TrendingRishabh PantNEET PaperIPL Points TableNEET Aspirant DieKerala Board SSLC Result 2026IPL 2026IPL Orange Cap 2026Bengaluru RapeCBSE 2 Language RuleTS EAPCET Result 2026
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson on Sunday exhchanged special commemorative gifts to celebrate the legacy of Rabindranath Tagore.According to a statement, Kristersson gifted a two replicas of hand-written epigrams by Tagore, accompanied by a small explanatory text and a photograph of Tagore taken in 1921 during his visit to Uppsala University.“The originals, recently discovered in the Swedish National Archives, were created by Tagore during his visits to Sweden in 1921 and 1926,” the statement read.Meanwhile, PM Modi gifted Kristersson a set of collected works of Rabindranath Tagore, along with a specially handcrafted bag from Shantiniketan with motifs that Gurudev chose to empower local artisans.“The bag symbolises Tagore’s philosophy that art is not meant to be confined to galleries, but to breathe life into everyday objects, bridging the gap between the intellectual and the functional,” the statement read.Tagore, the first non-European Nobel Laureate, was unable to travel to Sweden in 1913 to receive the Nobel Prize. He was later received by King Gustav V during his visit to Sweden in 1921.The exchange of gifts also coincides with the centenary of Tagore’s historic visit to Sweden in 1926.PM Modi arrived in Sweden on Sunday for a two-day visit. PM Modi was also awarded the ‘Royal Order of the Polar Star, Degree Commander Grand Cross’ in recognition of his exceptional contribution to India-Sweden relationship and his visionary leadership.During the delegation-level talks, the two sides reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relations and explored new avenues of cooperation to enhance bilateral trade, which reached USD 7.75 billion in 2025.In their talks, the two sides focused on boosting bilateral ties in areas of green transition, artificial intelligence (AI), emerging technologies, startups, resilient supply chains, defence, space, climate action and people-to-people ties.
