Washington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in America on a three-day visit, gifted a silver train model to President Joe Biden. He also gifted a pashmina shawl in a paper mache box to America's First Lady Jill Biden. This train model made of silver has been prepared by hand. This model of train is a rare and extraordinary masterpiece.

The train model gifted to Biden is a great proof of India's rich craftsmanship. It has been prepared by the talented artisans of Maharashtra. It is made of 92.5% silver. This model is also a symbol of the deep relationship between India and America. The train model has 'Delhi-Delaware' and 'Indian Railways' written in both English and Hindi. Let us tell you that the artisans of Maharashtra are known for their rich silver craftsmanship.

PM Modi also presented a pashmina shawl in a paper-mache box to US First Lady Jill Biden. Pashmina shawls traditionally come from Jammu and Kashmir packed in paper mache boxes. These boxes are handmade using a mixture of paper pulp, glue and other natural materials. Each box is a unique symbol of art, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Kashmir. Natural colours are used in the shawls.

Bilateral talks between Biden and Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in America to participate in the Quad conference. Before the summit, PM Modi held bilateral talks at the residence of US President Joe Biden. During this, the two leaders discussed increasing mutual cooperation between India and America, regional and global issues. PM Modi will also visit the United Nations Headquarters. Here he will address the United Nations General Assembly.