Slovak leader's reaction after tasting Bihari Thekua gifted by PM Modi goes viral
Slovak National Council Chairman Richard Raši received a gift of Bihari Thekua from Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Slovakia visit. He then shared a video of him unboxing and tasting the sweet.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Slovak National Council Chairman Richard Rai a box of traditional Bihari Thekua during his Slovakia visit, and the leader later shared a video of himself unboxing and tasting the sweet.
Rai shared the video on his official X account, where he gave viewers a glimpse of the traditional cookies that he received during Modi’s visit to Slovakia.
In the clip, Rai was seen opening a beautifully decorated wooden box containing the Thekua. Introducing the gift, he described it as something unusual and personal that went beyond typical diplomatic exchanges.
Thekua is a traditional sweet snack from Bihar, especially associated with festivals such as Chhath Puja. Made using ingredients like wheat flour, jaggery or sugar, and ghee, the deep-fried delicacy is known for its distinctive texture and decorative designs pressed onto its surface.
He said that during Prime Minister Modi’s visit, he had brought the traditional cookies from Bihar, explaining that they held cultural significance and reminded him of traditional Slovak sweets.
As he opened the box and looked at the pieces of Thekua, Rai admired their appearance and said he could almost imagine their taste. He also pointed out similarities between the two countries’ traditional treats, and mentioned that food often became a way for cultures to connect.
The Slovak leader also reflected on how diplomacy was not limited to formal meetings and official ceremonies. He said that behind high-level receptions and political discussions were often small gestures, such as sharing traditional food, that helped create a warmer atmosphere between nations.
He added that the Thekua gifted by Prime Minister Modi represented a memory of India and emphasised how such exchanges could bring people closer.
Sharing the video, Rai wrote in the caption od his post that diplomacy was also about “small gestures that bring people closer.” He mentioned receiving traditional Thekua from Bihar during Modi’s visit and said he had presented the Indian Prime Minister with Slovak spa wafers featuring Hindi inscriptions in return.
Watch the video here:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Slovakia in June 2026 as part of his European tour, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country since Slovakia became independent in 1993.
During the visit, he held talks with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and President Peter Pellegrini, with discussions focusing on areas such as trade, investment, technology, defence, education and innovation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Slovak National Council Chairman Richard Rai a box of traditional Bihari Thekua during his Slovakia visit, and the leader later shared a video of himself unboxing and tasting the sweet.
Rai shared the video on his official X account, where he gave viewers a glimpse of the traditional cookies that he received during Modi’s visit to Slovakia.
In the clip, Rai was seen opening a beautifully decorated wooden box containing the Thekua. Introducing the gift, he described it as something unusual and personal that went beyond typical diplomatic exchanges.
Thekua is a traditional sweet snack from Bihar, especially associated with festivals such as Chhath Puja. Made using ingredients like wheat flour, jaggery or sugar, and ghee, the deep-fried delicacy is known for its distinctive texture and decorative designs pressed onto its surface.
He said that during Prime Minister Modi’s visit, he had brought the traditional cookies from Bihar, explaining that they held cultural significance and reminded him of traditional Slovak sweets.
As he opened the box and looked at the pieces of Thekua, Rai admired their appearance and said he could almost imagine their taste. He also pointed out similarities between the two countries’ traditional treats, and mentioned that food often became a way for cultures to connect.
The Slovak leader also reflected on how diplomacy was not limited to formal meetings and official ceremonies. He said that behind high-level receptions and political discussions were often small gestures, such as sharing traditional food, that helped create a warmer atmosphere between nations.
He added that the Thekua gifted by Prime Minister Modi represented a memory of India and emphasised how such exchanges could bring people closer.
Sharing the video, Rai wrote in the caption od his post that diplomacy was also about “small gestures that bring people closer.” He mentioned receiving traditional Thekua from Bihar during Modi’s visit and said he had presented the Indian Prime Minister with Slovak spa wafers featuring Hindi inscriptions in return.
Watch the video here:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Slovakia in June 2026 as part of his European tour, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country since Slovakia became independent in 1993.
During the visit, he held talks with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and President Peter Pellegrini, with discussions focusing on areas such as trade, investment, technology, defence, education and innovation.
