Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed his 5-nation tour which began with Afghanistan followed by brief visits to Qatar and Switzerland. After a brief stopover om Mexico, PM Modi left for New Delhi today.
Earlier, at the Capitol Hill, PM Modi, at a joint session of the US Congress, delivered a powerful speech evoking huge applause and standing ovations covering issues such as nuclear partnership, terrorism and climate change. He also shared his to-do list which he said will transform India.
PM Modi Heads Back After a successful five-nation tour, PM Narendra Modi heads back for New Delhi.
PM Modi and Mexican President Bonding Over Tacos 
In a very special gesture, Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto personally drives PM Modi to Quintonil for Mexican vegetarian fare.
Areas Of Partnership Between India And Mexico 
India Mexico Partnership 6
PM Modi In Mexico: Will Cover Substantial Ground- We are meeting for the third time in last two years. I truly value your friendship Mr. President.
- We have agreed to develop a roadmap of concrete outcomes to upgrade our ties to a Strategic Partnership
- Mexico an important partner for India's energy security. We are looking to move beyond buyer-seller relationship & into a long-term partnership.
PM Modi and President Nieto lead #IndiaMexico delegation level talks.
PM Narendra Modi and President Enrique Pena Nieto meet at Los Pinos to hold restricted talks.
PM Modi is received by Mexican Foreign Minister, Ms Claudia Ruiz Massieu Salinas, upon his arrival in Mexico City.
Mexico AgendaPM Modi is scheduled to meet President Enrique Pena Nieto at a working dinner later today before leaving for New Delhi.
As he landed, the PM tweeted saying the visit is brief but will cover substantial points.
PM Narendra Modi reaches Mexico for the last leg of his 5-nation visit.
PM Modi says, "I want the combined power of India and the US to become a force for good in the world."
- From combating global warming to terrorism, there is much that India and the US can do together by pooling resources.
- The US was first curious about India but now our shared values have led us to think together about what we can do for the world.
PM Modi addresses a reception hosted in his honour by US Congressional members
Humbled! PM Modi applauds the warm appreciation for his speech
PM Modi concludes his speech with the words of American poet Walt Whitman
"The Orchestra have sufficiently tuned their instruments, the baton has given the signal." And to that, if I might add, there is a new symphony in play."
Terrorism remains the biggest threat. Need of the hour is to deepen our security cooperation
- The fight against terrorism has to be fought at many levels.
- And, the traditional tools of military, intelligence or diplomacy alone would not be able to win this fight.
- Terrorism must be deligitimised.
- We have both lost civilians and soldiers in combating it. The need of the hour is for us to deepen our security cooperation.
How Important is Afghanistan? A commitment to rebuild a peaceful, and stable and prosperous Afghanistan our shared objective, says PM Modi
I had visited Herat in Western Afghanistan to inaugurate Afghan-India Friendship Dam, a 42 MW hydro-electric project built with Indian assistance.
I was also there on the Christmas day last year to dedicate to that proud nation its Parliament, a testimony to our democratic ties.
India too has made an enormous contribution and sacrifices to support our friendship with Afghan people.
A strong India-U.S. partnership can anchor peace, prosperity, and stability from Asia to Africa & from Indian Ocean to the Pacific: PM Modi
For #TransformingIndia, PM Modi shares his to-do list, says, "It's long and ambitions, but you'll understand."
- A vibrant rural economy with robust farm sector
- A roof over each head and electricity to all households
- To skill millions of our youth
- Build 100 smart cities
- Have a broad band for a billion, and connect our villages to the digital world
- And create a twenty-first century rail, road and port infrastructure.
- These are not just aspirations; they are goals to be reached in a finite time-frame.
What an honour! More than once... even twice, PM Modi's speech evokes another standing ovation from US Congressional members
3 million Indian Americans - Are among your best CEOs, academics, astronauts, scientists, economists, doctors, even spelling bee champions: PM Modi
How big is Yoga in America? PM Modi quotes Apple's virtual assistance Siri
- SIRI tells us that India's ancient heritage of Yoga has over 30 million practitioners in the US.
- It is estimated that more Americans bend for yoga than to throw a curve ball. And, no Mr. Speaker, we have not yet claimed intellectual property right on Yoga.
India will never forget the solidarity shown by the U.S Congress when terrorists from across our border attacked Mumbai in November of 2008: PM Modi
Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement has changed the very colours of leaves of our relationship: PM Modi
For my government, the Constitution is its real holy book: PM Modi
And, in that holy book, freedom of faith, speech and franchise, and equality of all citizens, regardless of background, are enshrined as fundamental rights.
A standing ovation for PM Modi as he says, "Gandhi's non-violence inspired the heroism of Martin Luther King,"
India lives as one; India grows as one; India celebrates as one: PM Modi
- Our founders created a modern nation with freedom, democracy, and equality as the essence of its soul. And, in doing so, they ensured that we continued to celebrate our age old diversity.
The Threads of freedom and liberty form a strong bond between our two democracies: PM Modi- Mr. Speaker, Our nations may have been shaped by differing histories, cultures, and faiths. Yet, our belief in democracy for our nations and liberty for our countrymen is common.
- The idea that all citizens are created equal may be a central pillar of the American constitution.
- But, our founding fathers too shared the same belief and sought individual liberty for every citizen of India.
"Honored," says PM Modi as he begins his address - "This temple of democracy has encouraged and empowered other democracies the world over."
- In granting me this opportunity, you have honoured the world's largest democracy and its 1.25 billion people
PM Modi takes the stage to begin his speech, the members continue to applaud his arrival.
A standing ovation and a huge round of applause: As PM Modi walks down the hall, shaking hands with members of the Congress.
PM Narendra Modi meets the Congressional Leadership at Capitol Hill. He's scheduled to address a joint session of the Congress shortly.
PM Modi arrives at Capitol Hill
PM Modi, in a few hours from now, will address a joint meeting of US lawmakers at Capitol Hill. He will be the fifth Indian leader to make a speech to Congress since 1985.
India More Than Just a Large Market, PM Modi Tells US Businesses
- India is a reliable partner, a source of high quality scientific, engineering and managerial talent.
- We will continue to make progress on improving the investment climate and Ease of Doing Business.
A partnership between American capital & innovation, and Indian human resources and entrepreneurship can be very powerful: PM Modi
- Its very important for us that developed countries open their markets, not only to goods from countries like India but also to services.
- We are encouraging foreign and domestic investors to set up high quality and efficient manufacturing facilities: PM
- We will continue to have disciplined and prudent macro-economic policies: PM Modi
We have cut fiscal deficit while increasing productivity and investment: PM ModiThis has happened with certain steps:- We have imposed carbon tax on fossil fuels & reduced wasteful expenditure through innovative methods and use of technology.
- Secondly, we have decentralized diesel prices.
America is not just a country with a great past, but a country with an exciting future: PM Modi
- A larger Indian Economy has multiple benefits for the world. India represents more than just a market. A talent pool, a R&D source.
- Ours will be a partnership which will benefit both the countries.
- The Indian-American community has a major contribution in US economy. It's rare that immigrants enjoy such great respect.
PM Modi addresses the US-India Business Council in Washington
An evening dedicated to business: PM Modi meets US Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker
PM Modi at the US-India Business Council rountable, asks CEOs to "work more closely with India and in India"
PM Modi meets CEOs of top US businesses at the US-India Business Council in Washington. A roundtable follows.
Major Takeaways From India-US Joint Statement
- India-US sign pact on sharing of terrorist screening info; call for Pakistan to bring to justice perpetrators of 26/11 & Pathankot attacks.
- India-US sign deal to set-up six US-made nuclear reactors in India
- Deeper economic and trade ties for shared prosperity - mutual support for sustainable & inclusive growth, job creation, skill development and innovation.
- A $20 million US-India Clean Energy Finance initiative.
- A Memorandum of Understanding for development of Global Entry Program.
- A Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation on Wildlife Conservation and Combating Wildlife Trafficking.
- United States called on Nuclear Suppliers Group Participating Governments to support India's application when it comes up at the NSG Plenary later this month.
Be it the Missile Technology Control Regime or the Nuclear Suppliers Group, I will be ever grateful for the support my friend Obama has extended: PM Modi
We will meet again for the G20 summit. Will fulfill my dream of climate change.
As two friends and two countries, I am proud of the leadership role that India and US have undertaken: PM Modi
India is a young country. The US is well aware of India's talent and together we will work to use this strength for the welfare of the world
The Famous Hug
"A strong bond of friendship exists between the two countries. I thank PM Modi for his leadership," says President Obama
I support India's bid for the membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group: US President Obama
Our priority is to promote economic growth in the two countries and create more employment
"We discussed how we can quickly bring the Paris Agreement on climate change into effect," says President Obama
"We discussed a range of issues. Thanks for inviting me," says PM Modi as the meeting with US President Obama concludes. The two will address a joint press conference shortly.
First Picture: The tradition of warm greetings and candid pictures continue at PM Modi's meeting with US President Barack Obama
PM Modi arrives at the White House to meet President Barack Obama
Ahead of PM Modi's and US President Barack Obama's meeting at the White House, India secures
admission in the Missile Technology Control Regime which will enable the country to procure high-end missile technology, and help with its big push to join the elite Nuclear Suppliers Group or NSG.
Probing the minds of those who shape foreign policy. PM Modi at an interaction with think tanks in Washington.
PM Narendra Modi speaking at Blair House:- I am grateful to President Obama for returning to us these treasures which join us to our past.
- When we look at these artifacts we realise how much our ancestors had mastered the science and arts.
- Over the past two years, various countries have endeavoured to return India's stolen cultural heritage.
- In India we have archaeological digs, we find such artifacts. Government are now coming up with laws against trafficking of these treasures.
- Both, governments and laws have become more alert about trafficking of cultural artifacts are are working to prevent it.
Today we begin the process of returning more than 200 stolen cultural objects back to India, says US Attorney General at Blair House.
PM Narendra Modi at Blair House for ceremony of Repatriation of Cultural Property. (ANI Photo)
Astronaut Sunita Williams and the family of Kalpana Chawla meet PM Modi at Arlington National Cemetery.
For the PM, It's people first: a warm welcome by the Indian community
PM Modi's Air India One lands at the Joint Base Andrews in Washington
PM Narendra Modi in SwitzerlandPM Modi scored a big win by getting Switzerland's nod to support India for a membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group or NSG, 48-member club of nuclear trading nations. India was shut out from joining the elite group for decades after it refused to sign a Non-Proliferation Treaty while it developed its nuclear technology. However, a civil nuclear agreement with the United States, signed in 2008, has given India access to foreign suppliers without giving up its arms.
PM Narendra Modi In QatarPM Modi's first appointment in Qatar was an
address at an Indian workers' camp in Doha where he assured the workers that he will discuss issues of forced labour and abuse by employers with the Qatari leadership.
In response Qatar, taking note of PM's concerns, has said the new labour laws will soon put an end to the problems.
The Prime Minister also shared a table with the labourers for a quick breakfast
PM Narendra Modi In AfghanistanPM Modi began his trip with Afghanistan where he inaugurated the
Afghan-India Friendship Dam in, India's biggest infrastructure project under New Delhi's development partnership wioth Afghanistan
PM Modi is on a 5-nation tour. The US visit will be his fourth since assuming office in 2014 and his seventh meeting with US President Barack Obama.
