diplomatic gifts
PM Modi Gifts Russian Edition of Bhagavad Gita to President Putin: Strengthening India-Russia Diplomatic Ties
Dec 05, 2025 09:57 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented President Vladimir Putin with a Russian translation of the Bhagavad Gita during the Russian leader's significant two-day visit to India. This diplomatic gesture highlights the cultural dimension of India-Russia relations as both leaders meet for the 23rd Annual Summit to discuss defense cooperation, trade expansion, and strategic partnership in an evolving global landscape.
Xi Jinping's Smartphone Gift to South Korean President Sparks Humor About Cybersecurity
Nov 03, 2025 04:22 pm CST
During a rare visit to South Korea, Chinese President Xi Jinping presented two Xiaomi smartphones to President Lee Jae Myung, making an unexpected joke about checking for "backdoors" in the devices. The lighthearted exchange at the APEC summit marked a moment of diplomatic humor between the leaders, drawing attention from South Korean media and highlighting the developing personal rapport between the two heads of state after a decade without such high-level visits.
Strategic Diplomacy: How Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi Strengthened US Alliance During Trump's Visit
Oct 28, 2025 06:41 pm CST
Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi employed sophisticated diplomatic strategies during US President Donald Trump's first visit, securing critical minerals agreements, accelerating defense commitments, and leveraging personal connections through the Shinzo Abe legacy. The visit showcased Tokyo's commitment to strengthening the US-Japan alliance through carefully orchestrated diplomatic gestures, strategic agreements, and symbolic exchanges designed to appeal to American priorities.
PM Modi Gifts Silver Candlestand To Croatian Prime Minister
Jun 19, 2025 01:52 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gifted a silver candlestand to Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic and a Pattachitra painting to Croatia's President Zoran Milanovic.