What PM Modi Gifted To Kamala Harris, Other Quad Leaders
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After what both leaders described as a "fruitful" meeting, the Prime Minister gave Ms Harris, 56, a five-decade-old government notification that mentioned her grandfather - PV Gopalan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi added a personal touch to a diplomatic gesture as he met US Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday and discussed a host of global issues, including the pandemic and Pakistan's role in terrorism. This was the first meeting between the two world leaders since November when Ms Harris became the first person of Indian-origin to be elected as the US Vice President. Glad to have met @VP@KamalaHarris. Her feat has inspired the entire world. We talked about multiple subjects that will further cement the India-USA friendship, which is based on shared values and cultural linkages. pic.twitter.com/46SvKo2Oxv
After what both leaders described as a "fruitful" meeting, the Prime Minister gave Ms Harris, 56, a five-decade-old government notification that mentioned her grandfather - PV Gopalan. As a government officer, Mr Gopalan had served in various roles. The 1966 notification was gifted in a handcrafted wooden frame.
Among the gifts was also a chess set from Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi -the Prime Minister's parliamentary constituency. "The excite craft of Gulabi Meenakari (used in the chess set) is closely associated with Kashi, one of the oldest cities of the world," said a government statement. "Each piece on this particular chess set is remarkably handcrafted. The bright colours reflect the vibrancy of Kashi," it added.
