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A 12th century Buddha statue stolen from India 57 years ago is to be returned to the country. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/buddha-statue-stolen-india-returned-metropolitan-police-colonialism-archaeological-survey-india-a8492431.html
UK Minister for Arts, Heritage and Tourism Michael Ellis said: “As we celebrate India’s independence day, I am proud to highlight the latest example of the UK’s cultural diplomacy in action. “This underlines how law enforcement and the London art market are working hand in hand to deliver positive cultural diplomacy to the world”.
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