On Sunday, the Australian PM Morrison had shared a picture on Twitter with popular Indian snack samosas and offered to share them with PM Modi.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison offered to make Gujarati Khichdi while speaking to Prime Minister Modi on Thursday via video conferencing. PM Morrison also expressed his desire to meet PM Modi in person.
“I wish I could be there for what has become the famous Modi hug. And I have to share my samosas, we had a bit of fun over the weekend. Next time, it has to be the Gujarati khichdi which I know is your favourite, as you mentioned to me before. I’ll try that out of the kitchen before next time we meet in person,” the Australian Prime Minister said at a virtual summit between two leaders.
PM Modi delighted by the gesture, said, “I am pleased to know about your offer. The samosas you made is being talked about a lot here in India. Now that you’ve mentioned khichdi, it will make Gujaratis very happy. Many Gujarati families live in Australia.”
“We call it by different names in different parts of the country, but khichdi is famous in entire India,” PM Modi further added.
On Sunday, the Australian PM Morrison had shared a picture on Twitter with popular Indian snack samosas and offered to share them with PM Modi.
“Sunday ScoMosas with mango chutney, all made from scratch – including the chutney! A pity my meeting with @narendramodi this week is by videolink. They’re vegetarian, I would have liked to share them with him,” PM Morrison had tweeted tagging PM Modi.
PM Modi, responding to the post, said, “Connected by the Indian Ocean, united by the Indian Samosa! Looks delicious, PM @ScottMorrisonMP! Once we achieve a decisive victory against COVID-19, we will enjoy the Samosas together. Looking forward to our video meet on the 4th.”
PM Modi and PM Morrison attended a summit on Thursday through online video conferencing, focussing on ways to further broad base bilateral ties in a range of areas like healthcare, trade, and defense.
PM Modi said he believes that it is “perfect time and perfect opportunity” for India and Australia to further strengthen their relationship.
India and Australia upgraded their diplomatic relationships in 2009 to the ‘Strategic Partnership’ level.
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