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Kashmiri Flavours Feature at Murmu’s Banquet for Swiss President
President Droupadi Murmu held a dinner for Swiss President Guy Parmelin at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The meal included many foods and drinks from Kashmir and Ladakh.
The guests had dishes such as Kanna Guchh Pulao and phirni.
Murmu and Parmelin also talked about how India and Switzerland can work together.
They discussed areas such as trade, research, technology, and travel for work.
Parmelin also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Modi said they discussed subjects including energy, infrastructure, and opportunities for students and professionals.
President Droupadi Murmu hosted Swiss President Guy Parmelin at a dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday.
The menu featured Kashmiri dishes including Kanna Guchh Pulao, khatte baingan, Sheermal, phirni and shufta.
Guests were also served Kashmiri Kahwa and traditional Gur Chai from Ladakh.
Murmu and Parmelin discussed bilateral cooperation, including trade, investment, research, technology transfer, and migration and mobility.
Parmelin also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who said their talks covered areas including defence production, nuclear energy, clean energy, and student and professional opportunities.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu hosted Swiss President Guy Parmelin; Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan also attended.
- What
- Murmu hosted a dinner featuring Kashmiri and Ladakhi dishes and discussed bilateral relations with Parmelin.
- Where
- Rashtrapati Bhavan, India.
- When
- Monday evening; Parmelin's visit to India was from October 5 to October 7. The year is not stated.
- Why
- The dinner honoured Parmelin during his visit, which included discussions about strengthening India-Switzerland cooperation.
Key facts
- Host
- President Droupadi Murmu
- Guest of honour
- Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin
- Venue
- Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Visit dates
- October 5 to October 7; the year is not specified
- Featured dishes
- Kanna Guchh Pulao, khatte baingan (Tsok Wangun), Sheermal, phirni and shufta
- Featured beverages
- Kashmiri Kahwa and Gur Chai from Ladakh
- Topics discussed
- Trade and investment, defence production, nuclear energy, infrastructure, science and technology, clean energy, and student and professional opportunities
Quotes
C. P. Radhakrishnan
Vice President of India
“Hon’ble Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan attended the banquet hosted by Hon’ble President Smt. Droupadi Murmu in honour of the President of the Swiss Confederation, H.E. Mr. Guy Parmelin at Rashtrapati Bhavan today.”
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