Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Laos visit ends; at the ASEAN-India summit, the Prime Minister met the heads of various countries and presented gifts related to Indian culture.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Laos on a two-day visit. PM Modi has specially thanked the organizers for attending the 21st ASEAN-India Summit. He said that this visit was very useful in line with India’s commitment to maintain strong relations with ASEAN countries. He said that we will continue to work together towards peace, prosperity and sustainable development in the region. To make the visit memorable, PM Modi has presented gifts related to Indian culture to the heads of states of many countries here.

Prime Minister Modi presented a unique silver lamp to the PM of Japan. It is an excellent example of Indian craftsmanship made with Jhalaar work studded with precious stones. The silver lamp made of 92.5% silver is a proof of the artistry of Kolhapur in Maharashtra. The Prime Minister also presented an old brass Buddha statue made with Meena work. It belongs to the state of Tamil Nadu. This gift prepared by skilled artisans presents the essence of South Indian craftsmanship and Buddhist philosophy.

Peacock with silver carving work
PM Modi presented a peacock statue with silver carving work to the PM of Thailand. This artwork, famous in the country and abroad for its unmatched carving, is the identity of the culture of West Bengal. The royal peacock is a symbol of beauty in Indian culture. The artist has carved the different feathers of the peacock in great detail. Its design is worth seeing.

Unique gift of silk cloth
Prime Minister Modi presented a Patola scarf of Patan to the President of Laos. Patola means silk cloth. It is a part of the ancient tradition of North Gujarat. Its practice is found in the 11th century. The rich history of this art is centuries old. It is believed that it originated in Surat. At the same time, the PM presented a unique artwork based on the Radha-Krishna theme to the wife of the President of Laos.

Beautiful table prepared with craftsmanship
Apart from this, Prime Minister Modi presented a table prepared with handmade traditional craftsmanship along with decorative utensils, the identity of Ladakh culture, to the Prime Minister of Lao PDR. This gift item reflects the cultural heritage of Ladakh. This artwork highlights the skills of the artisans of Ladakh. It shows how passionately the artists of Ladakh preserve the rich tradition in their arts.