Iceland former President recalls serving veg meal to APJ Abdul Kalam
· World · NDTV, Hindustan Times
Former Iceland President Olafur Ragnar Grimsson recalled serving an all-vegetarian meal to then-Indian President APJ Abdul Kalam during a state visit in 2005. The gesture followed a discussion regarding the menu to accommodate the Indian leader's dietary preferences. Grimsson noted that he wanted to ensure the visiting leader felt comfortable during the engagement. He later sent a postcard to Kalam to mark the memory of the interaction.
Why it matters
The Engineering highlights the diplomatic sensitivity and personal rapport maintained during high-level state visits involving India.
Read the original report — NDTV
Join us on Telegram
Breaking news the moment it lands. At 10,000 members we ship the Android app.