Indian Prime Minister Modi described India and America as “natural partners” in his meeting with Vice President Harris on Thursday at the White House during which they decided to further cement the Indo-US strategic partnership and discussed global issues of common interest, including threats to democracy and in the Indo-Pacific.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted US Vice President Kamala Harris a copy of old notifications related to her grandfather, who was a senior Indian government officer, in a wooden handicraft frame and a ‘meenakari’ chess set as they held their first in-person meeting, government sources said on Friday.According to the officials, each piece on this particular chess set is remarkably handcrafted. The bright colours reflect the vibrancy of Varanasi.
Prime Minister Modi described India and America as “natural partners” in his meeting with Vice President Harris on Thursday at the White House during which they decided to further cement the Indo-US strategic partnership and discussed global issues of common interest, including threats to democracy and in the Indo-Pacific.
Besides Harris, PM Modi also presented gifts to Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Japanese Premier Yoshihide Suga, who are also part of Quad.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet US President Joe Biden for the first bilateral meeting between the two leaders on Friday. The Indian PM is on a three-day visit to the United States.
