297 smuggled antiquities returned to India during PM Modi's US visit, marking the largest repatriation and supporting a new Cultural Property Agreement.

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US, 297 smuggled antiquities were returned to India, marking the largest repatriation from any country. This brings the total recovered since 2014 to 640, with 578 from the US alone. The return supports a newly signed Cultural Property Agreement aimed at preventing illicit trafficking of cultural artifacts. Modi expressed gratitude to President Biden for this significant step in preserving India's cultural heritage.

September 22, 2024
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