US returns 157 antiques to India

Story by  ATV | Posted by  Aasha Khosa | Date 26-09-2021
PM Narendra Modi examining the artefacts
PM Narendra Modi examining the artefacts

 

 

New Delhi

The United States of American has handed over 157 artefacts and antiquities that have either been stolen and were confiscated in the black markets of the world.

These aftefacts were handed over to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his just concluded three-day visit to the US.

Prime Minister Modi was shown these ancient artworks. Officials posted the picure of Modi examining these on Twitter and it was shared by many journalists:

PM Modi conveyed his deep appreciation for the repatriation of antiquities to India.

During their talks in Washington DC, Modi and the US President Joe Biden committed to strengthen their efforts to combat theft and illicit trade.