Historic Reunion: US Returns 297 Antiquities to India Amid Strengthened Cultural Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to US President Joe Biden for ensuring the return of 297 invaluable antiquities to India during Modi's three-day US visit. The visit aimed to bolster the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and included a Quad Leaders' Summit and a bilateral meeting showcasing cultural property agreements.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded US President Joe Biden for facilitating the return of 297 invaluable antiquities to India during Modi's recent US visit. This gesture is seen as a step toward deepening cultural ties and combating illicit trafficking of cultural properties.

During his three-day visit, Modi attended the Quad Leaders' Summit, hosted by President Biden in Wilmington, Delaware, and held bilateral discussions aimed at strengthening the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. The return of the antiquities coincides with the recent cultural property agreement signed between the two nations in July.

Following the Quad meeting, Modi travelled to New York to participate in key events, including an Indian community gathering at Long Island and the Summit of the Future at the UN General Assembly. Additionally, he is set to join a round table with CEOs from leading American tech firms to discuss advancements in AI, quantum computing, and semiconductors.

(With inputs from agencies.)