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PM Modi Gifts Unique Artefacts To World Leaders At ASEAN Summit In Laos- In Pics

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Vientiane, Laos, for the ASEAN Summit 2024. He presented a unique range of gifts to world leaders, including a malachite box for the wife of Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and several Indian artefacts for the other leaders present.

 

Patan Patola Scarf

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Patan Patola Scarf

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted the (Double Ikat) Patan Patola scarf placed in a Sadeli Box to Naly Sisoulith, the wife of the President of Lao PDR, Thongloun Sisoulith in Vientiane. Reportedly, Patan Patola textile is woven by the Salvi family in the Patan area of Northern Gujarat.

Vintage Brass Buddha Statue

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a vintage brass Buddha statue, intricately adorned with mina (enamel) work and originating from Tamil Nadu to Lao PDR President Thongloun Sisoulith in Vientiane. 

Embossed Buddha

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PM Modi presented a kadam wood, color-embossed Buddha head to Lao PDR Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone in Vientiane during ASEAN Summit.

Paetongtarn Shinawatra

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a vibrant, low-height wooden table from Ladakh, featuring intricate por carvings, to Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

Vandara Siphandone

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Prime Minister Modi gifted a Malachite and Camel Bone Box with a Radha-Krishna theme to Vandara Siphandone, the wife of PM of Lao PDR, Sonexay Siphandone, in Vientiane.

 

Silver Nakkashi Work Peacock

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a Silver Nakkashi work peacock figurine to the PM of Japan, Shigeru Ishiba. This stunning silver peacock sculpture features intricate nakkashi work and originates from West Bengal, India.

 

Silver Lamp Pair

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifts a Silver lamp paired with Jhalar Work studded with precious stones to New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon. (Images: ANI)

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