Bart De Wever, Belgium’s prime minister, commissioned a replica of the iconic India Gate crafted entirely from fine Belgian chocolate as a diplomatic gift for Narendra Modi during his visit to New Delhi.

The delicate sculpture shattered during transit, a fact the Belgian Embassy highlighted in a social‑media post, noting the irony that chocolate works well for diplomacy but not for travel.

De Wever explained that the monument was chosen for its shared wartime history – the inscription honoring Indian soldiers who fell in Flanders Fields – and pledged to send a replacement from Belgium.

The episode underscores the playful side of statecraft while reaffirming the long‑standing ties between the two nations.

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