PM @narendramodi received on arrival in Kabul by NSA Atmar, Dy FM Karzai and Afghan Ambassador to India Abdali pic.twitter.com/Psx2bcgERe
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 25, 2015
PM Narendra Modi arrives in Kabul a short while ago. Pix: MEA pic.twitter.com/SkW8VVRW38
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 25, 2015
Goodbye Russia. I leave with a great sense of satisfaction that this visit will further cement India-Russia ties: PM @narendramodi Tweets
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 24, 2015
Our friendship with Russia can create prosperity in the entire Eurasian region: PM Modi in Moscow pic.twitter.com/A3fcvWK7Te
- NDTV (@ndtv) December 24, 2015
- India and Russia are working on nuclear energy, are also working together to contribute in solving global warming
- Today whenever the world takes a decision, India has a role to play
- Everybody wants to be free of terrorism and the time calls for all forces of humanity to unite
PM @narendramodi: Today all agencies describe India as the fastest growing economy in the world with most promise pic.twitter.com/bUb9vP1mUn
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 24, 2015
- Yes we also face problems but we are not those who will only cry about the problems. We are finding solutions to the problems we face
Russia has always stood with India. This is friendship, it is not merely about give and take: PM @narendramodi
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 24, 2015
- I met Indologists and they spoke to me in Hindi. They shared that they teach India's history
- Several places across Russia marked 'International Day of Yoga' on 21st June
I greet everyone on Eid-e-Milad. I wish you all on Christmas. Tomorrow we also mark the birthday of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee: PM
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 24, 2015
Here are the highlights of his speech:
- Perhaps in India, for the people who are watching this on TV, this must be a huge surprise
- So many people here have not been to India yet they have a lot of affection towards India
- We are very proud that several people in Russia have so much warmth towards India
- I congratulate the Russian artistes who performed here this evening
- Heard the chanting of Vedic Mantras here and I am told the singer who recited the Mantras is a very famous pop singer in Russia
Few things connect like culture. Amazing atmosphere at the programme. pic.twitter.com/Z6TNpO3c3Q
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 24, 2015
Abhivyakti moves to Abhinandan as PM Modi joins the audience to chants of "Modi, Modi" pic.twitter.com/NoUQBsH7p2
- India in Russia (@IndEmbMoscow) December 24, 2015
PM closes statement, says he looks forward to welcoming President Putin in India next year for the BRICS Summit as well as the Annual Summit
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 24, 2015
PM @narendramodi: The pace of our ccop'n in nuclear energy is increasing. We are making progress on 12 Russian nuclear reactors at 2 sites.
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 24, 2015
- As I look to the future, I see Russia as a significant partner in India's economic transformation and in shaping a balanced, multi-polar world
- The Agreement on the manufacture of Kamov 226 helicopter in India is the first project for a major defence platform under the #MakeinIndia mission
- Mr President, I have great respect and appreciation for our strategic partnership. It has been a source of strength and success for India
Here are the highlights:
President Putin:
India a great power carrying out a balanced and responsible foreign policy
PM Modi:
- My condolences to loss of Russian lives in (air crashes in Egypt and Syria)
- Our relationship has been a source of strength in defence and diplomacy
- We have laid the foundation of the future of this strategic partnership
16 agreements to welcome 2016 at the 16th Annual Summit pic.twitter.com/QKteFVJzn2
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 24, 2015
PM: Russia has and will always be a vital & long-term partner, not only in energy & mineral resources, but in cutting edge technologies too.
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 24, 2015
We want to make India a "global manufacturing hub", says PM Narendra Modi at CEO Summit in Moscow #ModiInRussia
- ANI (@ANI_news) December 24, 2015
- I welcome Russia to become part of India's economic growth
- Nature has destined us to work together. From Hydrocarbons our cooperation is moving to the hardest form of carbon - diamonds
- The good news is that our trade and business relations are becoming vibrant. A number of Russian & Indian companies are working together
Talking business and investment...PM @narendramodi interacts with CEOs. pic.twitter.com/Jb5sShBw1l
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 24, 2015
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet business leaders from both nations and address 3000 members of the Indian community at the Expocentre in Moscow.
Laying out the full spread for #IndiaRussia relations.PM & President lead delegat'n level talks over a working lunch pic.twitter.com/OkAP59FY9B
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 24, 2015
Delegation level talks underway at the Kremlin. pic.twitter.com/oUWIAHBhbr
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 24, 2015
PM @narendramodi at EMERCOM, the Russian National Crisis Management Centre. pic.twitter.com/AoCiLg2eU5
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 24, 2015
Moscow: PM @narendramodi and President Putin meet. @KremlinRussia_E pic.twitter.com/2HofajmXfv
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 23, 2015
"Reached Moscow. A series of programmes await in this short but very important visit," tweets PM Modi #ModiInRussia pic.twitter.com/EKxrDNKpi9
- NDTV (@ndtv) December 23, 2015
On his Russia visit, PM Modi will visit National Crisis Management Center and get an overview of its functioning. https://t.co/I8TdMQvAIA
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 23, 2015
- In a unique gesture, Russian artists will display Indian art forms in two programmes to welcome PM
- The cultural shows will display the popularity of Indian cultural traditions in Russia and the importance of inter-cultural understanding.
- Artists will perform musical enactment of Atal ji's poem 'Geet Naya Gata Hoon' rendered by Lata Mangeshkar on the eve of Atal ji's birthday.
Am very optimistic about outcomes of my Russia visit. It will deepen economic & security ties with a valued friend. https://t.co/uZcZW4zvnA
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 23, 2015