Vancouver, Canada: Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his 3-day visit to Canada by addressing the official dinner hosted by the Canadian PM Stephen Harper in Vancouver. PM Modi now heads back home after a successful tri-nation visit to France, Germany and Canada.
PM Narendra Modi Returns Home After 3-Nation TourPrime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi early this morning after a three-nation tour of France, Germany and Canada during which a number of key agreements were signed, including the supply of 36 Rafale fighter jets by France and uranium from Canada.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have a stop-over in Frankfurt, Germany, on his way back to India from Canada.
I leave Canada with immense satisfaction. This visit will further enhance India-Canada ties. A big thanks to the people of Canada: PM Modi
PM Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper with security personnel at the airport.
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PM Modi's concludes his tri-nation visit. He thanked the people of Canada for their love and hospitality. He also thanked 'dear friend' Stephen Harper, the Prime Minister of Canada.
It is not a historical visit because an Indian PM has come here on a stand-alone bilateral visit after 42 years, but because even after these 42 years the interval just melted away in a moment: PM Modi
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It is not the distance you travel, but destination that you seek, it is for this reasons that this will be a memorable visit for me: PM Modi
I believe Canada and India will continue to walk together, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the official dinner hosted by PM Stephen Harper in Vancouver.
Canada has faced terrorism with fierce resistance: PM Modi
Thank you PM Harper, thank you Canada. I shall remember this visit for as long as I live, says PM Modi.
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We recognise India's contributions to world economy: Canadian PM Stephen Harper
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Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper addresses a gathering in Vancouver, speaks about Swami Vivekananda.
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Supreme Court of India gave a definition for Hinduism, they said its not a religion but a way of life: PM Modi.
"Greetings from 1.2 billion Indians to the 1.2 million Canadians," says Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Lakshmi Narayan Temple.
PM Narendra Modi addresses the supporters at Laxmi Narayan Temple in Vancouver.
Relationship between India & Canada is most natural: Canadian PM Stephen Harper at Lakshmi Narayan Temple in Vancouver.
PM Narendra Modi arrives at Laxmi Narayan Temple in Vancouver.
God gave us an opportunity. It is our duty to fill it with colors of mankind and serve the humanity for its betterment.
We reconstructed the gurudwara in traditional design, the way the gurudwara was when Guru Nanak Dev was there: PM Modi at Gurudwara in Vancouver.
"India is respected in Canada because of the Sikh community living here," says PM Modi at Gurudwara in Vancouver.
"I am related to you by blood," PM Modi Tells Sikh community at Gurudwara Khalsa Diwan in Vancouver
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- Many Sikh youngsters devoted themselves to the freedom struggle taking inspiration from Bhagat Singh.
- I share a blood relation with you because when Guru Nanak Dev Ji chose the 'Panj Pyaare', one of them was from Gujarat.
- Wherever we are, let us do things that bring pride to our nation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the Gurudwara Khalsa Diwan along with Canadian PM Stephen Harper in Vancouver.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for Vancouver for the last leg of his Canada visit.
"Demand to do business with India has gone up exponentially; India now on top of our list", Canadian investors tell PM Modi during roundtable meeting.
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Business before breakfast PM Modi meets bankers, pension fund managers and pitches for investments from Canada.
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For those of you who missed the Prime Ministers address to the Indian diaspora in Toronto, watch the full speech here:
PM Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper during a one-on-one conversation. Canada has decided to supply uranium to India for 5 years under a landmark nuclear deal signed during PM Modi's visit. India and Canada have signed a range of agreements. These include cooperation on civil aviation & space, rail transportation, skills development & higher education among others. Prime Minister Modi's visit marks a new high in relations between the two nations.
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Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper (c) and his wife Laureen Harper (r) along with PM Modi on stage at the start of the Indian diaspora event in Toronto. India and Canada signed a range of agreements earlier in the day marking a new high in the relationship between the two nations. PM Modi is the first prime minister on a bilateral visit to Canada in 42 years.
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More photographs of the cultural programme at the start of Indian diaspora event in Toronto. The programme showcased India's cultural diversity and rich heritage.
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The cultural programme at the start of the Indian diaspora event in Toronto. PM Modi addressed the Indian community in Canada. He spoke extensively about the changes that his government is bringing about and the strength of a young and rising India. He and Canadian PM Stephen Harper have signed a range of agreements earlier in the day.
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The ice hockey arena in Toronto was sold-out as thousands attended the Indian diaspora event where Prime Minister Modi addressed the gathering. A programme showcasing India's cultural diversity and rich heritage marked the start of the event.
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PM Modi waves at the crowd as they cheer him at the beginning of his address to the Indian Diaspora earlier today.
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PM Modi interacts with the people who attended the Indian Diaspora event at the Toronto ice hockey arena earlier today.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Toronto ice hockey arena earlier today
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PM Modi waves at the crowd assembled in Ricoh Coliseum after his speech.
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PM Modi ends his speech thanking the crowd, asks them to chant Bharat Mata Ki Jai along with him.
E-migrate portal has been started to meet complaints and online applications, no need to go to immigraton offices.
In 2012-13, the government used to buy LED bulbs for Rs 350 each; we buy one LED bulb for Rs 85. Is this not honesty and transparency?
The nation of Gandhi that has never been an aggressor, we used to go begging for reactors.
No one wanted to give us nuclear reactors, thinking what if we make bombs? Ironically people who make bombs are not stopped.
Now we have an agreement with a French company and it'll be made in India. We need Uranium for the reactors and that we will get from Canada.
No dearth of talent in India. We are the first country to reach Mars in its first attempt.
Our Mars mission cost less than what it takes to make a Hollywood film... our cost worked out to be less than an auto-rickshaw ride in any Indian city at Rs 7 per kilometer.
We need to instill dignity of labour. Till it becomes our nature, we will not be able to do with pride what the world expects of us: PM Modi.
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Earlier India was known as ' Scam India', we want it should be known for 'Skill India'
India is a young country - that is our biggest resource. 80 crore youth, 80 crore dreams, 160 crore strong hands. What can we not achieve?
In all developed nations, the populations are ageing fast. When they need young workforce, by 2030, they will look towards India.
Development is the solution to all our problems. India has the strength but needs opportunity.
President Kalam used to talk about a "positive column" in newspapers, today it is finally happening.
There is a new atmosphere of trust in our nation; PM Modi tells Indian community in Toronto.
Jinko gandagi karni thi, gandagi karke chaley gaye, hum safai karke jayengey: PM Modi in Toronto
Not that only the Government has changed. 'Jan Man' has changed. We say Jan Gana Man Adhinayak -- that Jan Man has changed
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I congratulate them for opening 14 crore bank accounts - that is thrice the population of Canada and that too in 100 days.
10 months back the government in India changed, now I can say ethos of the people has changed: PM Modi in Ricoh Coliseum
Experience of working with Canada has always been very good since the time I was Gujarat's chief minister. Canada had partnered with Gujarat in 2003.
The decisions we have taken today have been taken in a friendly atmosphere. Our association is going to be a long and fruitful one.
India plus Canada, can you imagine the strength this partnership has: PM Modi in Toronto
I have come to Toronto earlier. No one knew me then, but even then I was showered with love.
Reached here last night, will leave tomorrow. But I will never forget Canada's love for me.
Narendra Modi was not the reason Indians made a mark here, you (Indians in Canada) are the reason Indians have made a mark here.
I want to thank the PM of Canada and the people of this nation. Canada has welcomed me with immense enthusiasm
But this honour isn't for Narendra Modi but for the 125 crore people of India
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He wishes the people on Baisakhi in Punjabi- and of course a 'kem cho'
PM Modi begins his speech, calls the Canadian PM Stephen Harper his 'param mitra'
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When Narendra Modi was the chief minister of Gujarat, we extended the hand of friendship long before others. He is striving to make India 'vishwa guru' (teacher of the world)
Canada is home to one of the most successful Indian communities anywhere in the world
India and Canada's friendship is a friendship we truly value: Canadian PM Stephen Harper
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Canadian PM Stephen Harper addresses Indian diaspora
PM Modi at Toronto's Ricoh Coliseum where he will address the Indian diaspora shortly
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Nearly 10,000-strong crowd gathers at Toronto's Ricoh Colosieum ahead of PM Modi's address to the Indian diaspora.