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PM Modi Gifts Indian Mangoes to UAE President During Diplomatic Tour
By 19Network Editorial Team · May 22, 2026 · 2 min read
PM Narendra Modi presented regional Indian specialities to world leaders, including mangoes for the UAE President and silk for Italy's PM.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a selection of Indian mangoes to UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during his recent five-nation diplomatic tour. The gesture occurred as part of a series of gift exchanges with world leaders during the 50th G7 Summit held in Apulia, Italy. \n\n Diplomatic Gestures and Cultural Exchange \n The gift to the UAE President follows a pattern of personal diplomacy between the two leaders, who have overseen a significant deepening of bilateral trade and strategic ties over the last decade. Indian mangoes, particularly premium varieties, are a major agricultural export to the UAE, which remains one of India’s top trading partners. \n\n In addition to the presentation to the UAE President, Prime Minister Modi gifted a Muga silk stole to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The stole, handcrafted in Assam, is known for its natural golden tint and durability, representing India’s traditional weaving heritage on the global stage. Other leaders at the summit received various artisanal products, including Pichwai paintings and traditional metalwork, intended to highlight regional Indian craftsmanship. \n\n Strategic…