As the host country, India is responsible for the security of foreign diplomats posted here. For instance, auto-rickshaws aren't allowed into the Parliament complex, which foreign diplomats at times need to visit to meet senior government officials and ministers. The Vatican's mission here, known as the Apostolic Nunciature, has decided to buy the ubiquitous Indian urban public transport vehicle, three diplomats said. But after the meeting with Modi, Salinas and Pria hopped into the ambassador's auto-rickshaw waiting outside, squeezed between long sedans. In March, Pria and foreign minister Salinas had visited the Prime Minister's Office using a limousine provided by the foreign ministry.

Source: The Telegraph June 19, 2016 21:09 UTC