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Modi gifts Dhokra sculpture and vinyl to Albanese
ANI··13 Jul
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese a Dhokra boat sculpture, Colonial Cousins vinyl and an Indian Premium Coffee Box during his Australia visit, ANI reported. The Dhokra piece uses traditional lost-wax casting and depicts a tribal boat meant to symbolise India-Australia partnership, alongside talks on critical minerals and green energy cooperation.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Cultural diplomacy is reinforcing India-Australia strategic ties.
- Critical minerals and uranium deals may affect energy supply chains.
- Indian diaspora events remain central to Modi's overseas outreach.
What's Happening
- Modi presented artisanal gifts to Albanese in Australia.
- Items included a Dhokra sculpture, vinyl album and coffee box.
- Talks also covered minerals, renewables and green hydrogen.
Bilateral Visit
- The gifts formed part of Modi's three-nation Indo-Pacific tour.
- Dhokra is among India's oldest tribal metal craft traditions.
- Albanese called Modi a living bridge between the two countries.
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