Iceland's Former President Defends Vegetarian Meal Served to Indian President Kalam

Former Icelandic President Olafur Ragnar Grimsson recalls serving an all-vegetarian meal to then-President APJ Abdul Kalam during his 2005 state visit to Iceland. This comes amid criticism of the all-vegetarian menu at the recent BRICS summit in India. Grimsson's post is in response to comments mocking the BRICS state dinner's vegetarian spread. The menu showcased Indian cuisine and featured a variety of traditional and contemporary vegetarian dishes.