US returns 200 artifacts worth USD 100 million to India
June 07, 2016 13:50
The US today returned to India over 200 stolen cultural artifacts, some dating back 2,000 years, estimated at USD 100 million, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi describing the cultural heritage as a great binding force in bilateral relationships.
"Usually relationship between the countries of the world are very often covered by the present. It is present that plays a big role, but sometimes heritage becomes important in the relations of two countries. Sometimes what cannot be done by living persons is done by idols," the Prime Minister said at a ceremony held at the Blair House for the return of stolen artifacts to India.
Speaking in Hindi, the Prime Minister said that in the last two years various countries have endeavoured to return India's stolen cultural heritage.
"Usually relationship between the countries of the world are very often covered by the present. It is present that plays a big role, but sometimes heritage becomes important in the relations of two countries. Sometimes what cannot be done by living persons is done by idols," the Prime Minister said at a ceremony held at the Blair House for the return of stolen artifacts to India.
Speaking in Hindi, the Prime Minister said that in the last two years various countries have endeavoured to return India's stolen cultural heritage.
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