Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa meets PM Narendra Modi in Lisbon. (AFP)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Portugal today in the first leg of his three-nation tour before heading for the US. In Lisbon, he held talks with Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa and interacted with the Indian community. PM Modi hailed the contributions of over 65,000 Indians in Portugal, saying they were India's "real ambassadors" and have enriched the culture of the country they have made their home. The prime minister cited the diversity of language and taste in India to point out that Indians can adapt to the culture of the country they live. PM Modi's last stop to the Netherlands will seek to boost bilateral ties and deepen economic cooperation.
Here are the live updates of PM Narendra Modi's Portugal tour:
Jun 25, 2017 00:36 (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to his Portuguese counterpart Antonio Costa as he leaves for the US after stopping in Lisbon, Portugal.
PM Modi will meet US President Donald Trump at 3:30 pm EST on June 26, and will deliver a joint statement along with individual statements. But there will be no press meet, "as preferred by both leaders". This will be followed by a cocktail reception and a working dinner. Vice-President Mike Pence, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, US Defence Secretary James Mattis and General Herbert Raymond McMaster will be involved in the visit along with all key cabinet members.
Jun 25, 2017 00:28 (IST)
Jun 24, 2017 23:20 (IST)
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Jun 24, 2017 23:05 (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today presented the Overseas Citizen of India card to his Portuguese counterpart Antonio Costa, news agency Press Trust of India reported. Mr Costa, 55, is of Indian-origin. He was elected Prime Minister in 2015.
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Jun 24, 2017 22:50 (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his Portuguese counterpart Antonio Costa and officials watch a yoga performance in Lisbon.
Jun 24, 2017 22:45 (IST)
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"India is moving ahead and touching new heights in various fields," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at Radha Krishna temple in Lisbon, Portugal, news agency ANI reported. "In the field of space, our scientists have done great work. Recently, 30 nano satellites were launched," he said.
Jun 24, 2017 22:13 (IST)
"I came on a very short notice, and received a very warm reception. This is a welcome for 1.25 billion Indians," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Lisbon today.
Jun 24, 2017 21:57 (IST)
Jun 24, 2017 21:30 (IST)
India and Portugal today announced a joint fund worth four million euros to bolster research in science and technology, news agency Press Trust of India reported. Eleven agreements were signed between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Portuguese counterpart Antonio Costa. The pacts included cooperation in outer space exploration, double taxation avoidance, nanotechnology and sports, among others.
Jun 24, 2017 20:59 (IST)
Jun 24, 2017 20:54 (IST)
"Determined to deepen cooperation against terrorism, extremism," PM Modi said at the joint address in Lisbon.
Jun 24, 2017 20:48 (IST)
"Indian films are being subtitled in Portuguese and a Hindi-Portuguese dictionary is being developed for our mutual benefit," PM Modi said in the joint address with Portuguese PM Antonio Costa.
Jun 24, 2017 20:47 (IST)
"Portuguese passion for football runs deep; PM Costa himself is a big fan. This could form another league to further connect our societies," PM Modi said.
Jun 24, 2017 20:38 (IST)
"Portugal has emerged as one of the most vibrant ecosystems for entrepreneurship... New agreements in taxation, science, youth affairs and sports outline the expanding scope of our partnership," PM Modi said.
Jun 24, 2017 20:37 (IST)
"Start-up sphere is an interesting space for cooperation. It is a great means to generate value and wealth for society," PM Modi said.
Jun 24, 2017 20:36 (IST)
Jun 24, 2017 20:35 (IST)
"Prime Minister Costa represents the best of the Indian diaspora across the world... Our economic ties continue to follow an upward trajectory. Bilateral trade has grown 17 per cent in the last one year," PM Modi said.
Jun 24, 2017 20:33 (IST)
"At the outset I wish to convey our deepest condolences and sympathies for the victims of the devastating forest fire in Portugal last week," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Lisbon during a joint address with Portuguese PM Antonio Costa. "We are countries with deep historical relations and strong people-to-people ties, that's why I was surprised to know there has never been a bilateral visit by an Indian prime minister," PM Modi said.