New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Uganda today as part of his five-day, three-nation tour to African countries.
The Prime Minister's aircraft landed at Entebbe International Airport, marking the start of his two-day Uganda visit - the first bilateral tour by an Indian prime minister since 1997.
He was accorded a red carpet welcome at the airport. His programme in Uganda include, a call on President Yoweri Museveni, restricted and delegation-level talks, and participation at a India-Uganda joint business event.
PM Modi will also address the Ugandan Parliament, the first Indian prime minister to do so. He will also address an Indian community event here.
From Uganda, PM Modi will head to South Africa to participate in the BRICS Summit, whose theme this year is 'BRICS in Africa'.
Here are the highlights of PM Modi's Africa visit:
Jul 25, 2018 14:07 (IST)
We fought together to make development the foundation of globlal trade. Our doctors and teachers went to Africa not just to seek professional opportunities but in solidarity to a common cause of development.
Jul 25, 2018 14:04 (IST)
At the sacred site in Jinja, where a statue of Gandhiji now stands, we will build a Gandhi Heritage Centre.
As we approach the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, there can be no better homage than a Centre to remind us of Africa's role in shaping his mission, says PM Modi.
Jul 25, 2018 14:04 (IST)
Uganda is the pearl of Africa. It is a land of great wealth of resources and rich heritage: PM Narendra Modi at Ugandan Parliament
Jul 25, 2018 14:03 (IST)
Mr President, your visionary leadership has enabled Ugandans of Indian origin to return to their home, regain their lives and help rebuild the nation that they love.
In opening the State House to celebration of Deepawali, you have lit up the many strands of ties that bind us, said PM Modi
Jul 25, 2018 14:02 (IST)
Our ancient maritime links, the dark age of colonialism, the shared struggle for freedom, the uncertain paths as independent countries in a divided world, the dawn of the new opportunities and the unity of aspirations of our young population, all of this connect us: PM
Jul 25, 2018 14:01 (IST)
I am conscious of the history that brings us to this point, when the Prime Minister of the largest democracy is speaking to elected members of the Parliament of another sovereign nation, said PM Modi.
Jul 25, 2018 13:23 (IST)
"We have to fully exploit the favourable conditions for doing business between India and Uganda," says PM Modi
Jul 25, 2018 13:23 (IST)
India is willing to take steps to address the trade deficit between India and Uganda, says PM Modi
Jul 25, 2018 13:23 (IST)
India is ready to work with Uganda in the fields of capacity building, HRD, skill development, innovation and also in adding value to the abundant natural resources available in this country.
Jul 25, 2018 13:11 (IST)
When Africa was under a crisis, when nobody knew that even Africa can be useful to all, when nobody had time to think about Uganda's issues, it was only India who actually thought about Uganda, said PM Modi
Jul 25, 2018 13:09 (IST)
President of Uganda is right in saying there is a trade imbalance between India and Uganda. I have come here to solve that: PM Narendra Modi addressing India-Uganda Business Forum in Kampala
