Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on an official visit to the US, gave special gifts to US Vice President Kamala Harris and other counterparts. PM Modi and Harris met in person for the first time after the latter took over as US Vice President.
PM Modi as a touching gesture presented Harris a copy of five-decade-old notifications related to her grandfather, P.V. Gopalan. The 1966 notification was gifted in a handcrafted wooden frame. Gopalan was a senior and respected government officer who served in various positions.
“PM Modi also gifted a Gulabi Meenakari Chess Set to Harris. The craft of Gulabi Meenakari is closely associated with Kashi, one of the oldest cities in the world. Each piece on this particular chess set is remarkably handcrafted. The bright colours reflect the vibrancy of Kashi,” government sources said.
These unique gifts that were the focus and highlight of diplomat exchange were not only given to Harris but also other counterparts of PM Modi.
Australian PM Scott Morrison was gifted a silver Gulabi Meenakari Ship. “This ship also is distinctly handcrafted and bright, reflecting eternal Kashi’s dynamism,” sources explained.
Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga was gifted a sandalwood Buddha statue. “Buddhism plays a big role in bringing India and Japan together. The thoughts and ideas of Lord Buddha reverberate far and wide in Japan. During his previous visits to Japan, PM Modi had visited Buddhist temples as well,” sources added.
PM Modi will hold the first face-to-face meeting with President Joe Biden and will attend the first in-person Quad summit and address the 76th session of the UN General Assembly in New York.