In what can be seen as reciprocative gesture of acknowledgement and gratitude, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday planted a Kadamb sapling, a gift to him from British King Charles III, on his 75th birthday, at his official residence.
The gift was inspired by Modi’s initiative — Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam — urging people to plant a tree as a tribute to their mother, the British High Commission’s office in India had said on September 17, the prime minister’s birthday.The gift reflected the shared commitment of Charles III and Modi to environmental conservation, it had said.
An official video showed Modi planting the sapling at his residence, symbolising friendship and shared commitment to environmental sustainability.During his visit to Britain in July, Modi had gifted the King a Sonoma tree as part of the same initiative. “Collaboration on climate and clean energy is a key pillar of the Commonwealth and the UK-India partnership as set out by the two PMs in Vision 2035,” the high commission had said.
Pertinently, apart from innumerable culturally precious gifts and greetings from across the country, PM Narender Modi received invaluable gifts and greeting from many dignitaries across the country on his 75th birthday. From Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. President Donald Trump, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, to Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu , these global leaders who among the firsts who greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday September 17, when he turned 75.
Prime Minister Modi responded to Mr. Putin’s message and said, “India is ready to make all possible contributions towards a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict.”“Your work as head of government has earned you great respect from your compatriots and enormous prestige on the international stage. Under your guidance, India has achieved impressive results in the social, economic, scientific and technological spheres,” said Mr. Putin in his birthday wishes for PM Modi.
Mr. Modi said, “We are committed to further strengthening our Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.”Earlier, U.S. President Trump dialled PM Modi on September 16, and greeted him on turning 75. “I am also fully committed to taking the India-U.S. Comprehensive and Global Partnership to new heights. We support your initiatives towards a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict,” said Mr. Modi, responding to Mr. Trump’s gesture.
Italian Prime Minister Meloni conveyed her birthday wishes for Mr. Modi, saying, “With friendship and esteem, I wish him health and energy to continue leading India toward a bright future and to further strengthen the relations between our two nations.
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