Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever gifts Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi a sculpted Belgian-chocolate replica of India Gate during a recent diplomatic visit, but the chocolate structure melts while traveling to India. De Wever says the unexpected issue does not end the gesture, and that a backup sculpture is prepared in Belgium.
Across the reports, the chocolate India Gate is presented as a symbolic diplomatic message linking India and Belgium, tied in particular to historical connections dating to World War I. While both sources confirm the same gift and the melting problem during transit, they describe different details about follow-up handling. One report says De Wever has a replacement waiting in Belgium, while the other specifies that a replacement chocolate replica is being dispatched so the intended recipient can receive the full gesture.
The outlets also connect the episode to the broader purpose of the visit. Alongside the gift, De Wever and Modi hold discussions focused on strengthening trade and exploring collaboration in technology and other areas.
