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A $20,000 lab diamond and so much art: The gifts foreign leaders gave the Bidens


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Published in Politics and Government on Friday, January 3rd 2025 at 0:20 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Modi, in turn, gave first lady Jill Biden the most expensive gift either of the Bidens received from a government or head of state in 2023, according to a report released Thursday by the State Department's Office of the Chief of Protocol.

The article from MSN discusses the various gifts received by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden from foreign leaders during their first year in office. These gifts, which were disclosed in a report by the State Department, include a $20,000 lab-grown diamond from the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, and numerous pieces of art. Other notable items include a silk carpet from the President of Uzbekistan, a model of the Taj Mahal from India, and a variety of cultural artifacts like a lacquer box from Russia and a painting from the President of El Salvador. The total value of these gifts was not specified, but they reflect the diplomatic exchanges common in international relations. The gifts are either kept by the National Archives or the White House, or the recipients can purchase them at fair market value.

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