Croatia PM visits Taj Mahal, says monument transcends time and borders

Appreciating the hospitality extended to him, Croatia PM Andrej Plenkovic wrote that he looks forward with optimism to further strengthening the friendship between the two countries

Croatia’s Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic visited the Taj Mahal on Saturday, describing the monument as one that transcends time and borders as he applauded India’s rich cultural heritage.

Uttar Pradesh higher education minister Yogendra Upadhyay presenting a memento to Croatia Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic in Agra on Saturday. (HT PHOTO)

Plenkovic, who was welcomed at the Agra airport by Uttar Pradesh minister for higher education Yogendra Upadhayay and chief secretary SP Goyal, wrote in the visitors’ book: “Before this magnificent monument to love and enduring remembrance, we express our deep respect for the rich cultural heritage of India. The Taj Mahal transcends time and borders, reminding us of the strength of family, devotion and the values that connect people around the world.”

Appreciating the hospitality extended to him, he wrote that he looks forward with optimism to further strengthening the friendship between the two countries.

He signed off with “Thank you and namaskar.” He also visited Agra Fort.

Meanwhile, Logi Mar Einarsson, Iceland’s minister for culture, and Admiral Nicolas Vaujour, chief of the French Navy, also visited the Taj Mahal on Saturday.

The Iceland minister described the Taj Mahal as the “most beautiful building” he had seen.