PM Modi's Silver Train Model, Pashmina Shawl Gifts To Joe And Jill Biden
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PM Narendra Modi, who is in the US for a three-day trip, met Joe Biden in his hometown Wilmington, Delaware, ahead of the Quad Leaders' Summit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today gifted an antique silver hand-engraved train model to US President Joe Biden. The Prime Minister, who is in the US for a three-day trip, met Mr Biden in his hometown Wilmington, Delaware, ahead of the Quad Leaders' Summit. I thank President Biden for hosting me at his residence in Greenville, Delaware. Our talks were extremely fruitful. We had the opportunity to discuss regional and global issues during the meeting. @JoeBidenpic.twitter.com/WzWW3fudTn
The train model was customised by inscribing "DELHI-DELAWARE" on the sides of the main carriage and "INDIAN RAILWAYS" on the sides of the engine in English and Hindi based on the standard format used on passenger trains in India.
Crafted by artisans from Maharashtra, which is renowned for its rich heritage in silver craftsmanship, the model is made of 92.5% silver, officials said.
PM Modi also gifted a Kashmiri pashmina shawl to First Lady Jill Biden.
