New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a five-day tour of Africa. The Prime Minister is in Mozambique and will visit South Africa, Tanzania and Kenya.
We are also donating essential medicines, and medical equipment for Kenya's public health system.
India and Kenya are connected by the Indian ocean. We both have strong maritime traditions. The MoU on defence cooperation signed just a while ago will improve institutional cooperation between our defence establishments.
President and I recognize that terrorism and the rapid spread of radical ideologies pose a common challenge to our people, our countries, our region and the whole world.
We look forward to the early implementation of the Indian lines of credit for agri-mechanisation, textiles, and development of the small and medium scale industries.
We also encourage the progress in the power line under the Indian line of credit to the tune of 60 million dollars. Kenya's highly successful geo thermal sector is something we would like to partner in.
I understand that health care is your Presidents key priority. India can join hands with your priorities to build an efficient and affordable healthcare system.
Our innovations are relavant not just to our societies, they also help improve lives in other developing countries.
The multi-faceted development partnership is a key pillar of our bilateral relationship.
Our development priorities are more or less aligned. As a true partner, India is ready to help and assist Kenya in achieving its development objectives.
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PM Modi and President Kenyatta hold restricted talks
PM Modi receives ceremonial honours at the State House in Nairobi
PM Modi pays tribute to Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, first President of Kenya.
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World is facing an economic crisis but India is growing at a quick pace: PM Modi- Despite drought like situation for past two years, we have been able to project 7.6 % growth rate
- But we won't be stopping here, we have to attain 8% growth rate, for which we are taking various measures.
People in the world today look at India in a way which makes us Indians feel proud
India's real ambassadors are my Indian brothers and sisters spread all over the world: PM Modi - I have visited so many countries but never have I heard any complaint from governments about Indians living in their countries
- The external affairs ministry has limited power to unite Indians. The real power lies in every Indian
- That is why when we talk about strengthening Africa-India ties, we also think of the well-being of the entire world
Africa is very vital for India. Our journeys have been shared: PM Modi- You have made this land your own and are contributing to this nation's progress
- We hosted the India-Africa Summit where heads of state of African nations came to India
- In Kenya I have experienced the full diversity of India and all its fragrances.
- I salute the organisers for organising this event in such a fine way keeping minute details in mind
- Decades ago, our ancestors came here (Kenya) as labourers, many may have not got an opportunity to come to India
PM Modi will address the Indian community in Kenyan capital shortly.
As his winds up his four-nation Africa tour, PM Narendra Modi lands in Kenya.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with women trained in vocational skills under India's developmental support in Tanzania.
India's cooperation with Tanzania will always be as per your needs and priorities, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Human resource development is an area of your priority where India is willing to to offer all possible assistance, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tanzania
Public Health is another important area. We are ready to supply medicines and equipment to meet healthcare priorities of the Tanzanian government, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tanzania
We have signed agreement on water supply projects in Zanzibar and are working on others in 17 cities under concessional LOCs, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tanzania
We are old maritime neighbors and have fought colonialism and racial oppression together, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tanzania
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President John Magufuli first held restricted talks before holding delegation-level parleys
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accorded a ceremonial welcome in Dar es Salaam
More pictures from Durban reception:
While our challenges in the 21st century may have changed, our developmental concerns are common: PM Modi
- In our inter-dependent world India's growth story is one of the brightest spots
PM Modi on cricket: Being in South Africa, and especially in Durban, If I don't talk about cricket it would be a no ball!
- The passion and love for this game runs wide and deep in our societies.
- And, cricket has been an important part of our relations
Thank you very much, for your wonderful welcome to this beautiful city: PM Modi at the civic reception in Durban
- One of the hallmarks of this beautiful nation is its vibrant diversity
- Durban is the largest Indian city outside India. It is home to the largest population of people of Indian origin in South Africa
- The sufferings of early generations of Indians under the apartheid and colonial rule are well known
- The history of our people to people ties provides a strong foundation to build our modern day partnership
Now that's called a fusion of two nations:
Special reception in PM Modi's Honour by the Mayor of Durban.
PM Modi interacts with a group of South African Alumni of Indian institutions.
PM Modi pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Phoenix Settlement.
This place (Pietermaritzburg) marks the transformation of "Mohandas" into "Mahatma", says PM Narendra Modi.
South Africa has fought a long battle and India has been a part of that struggle. Today both countries are working shoulder to shoulder for development, says PM Narendra Modi
South Africa journey has been a 'tirth yatra' for me. I have visited all three places, significant in India's history, says PM Narendra Modi
Another place that the PM will visit is Phoenix Settlement, which is very closely associated with Mahatma Gandhi.
In the evening, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend a Civic Reception at Durban City Hall hosted by the High Commissioner and Mayor of Durban.
PM Modi greets his fellow Indian community members after concluding his speech in Johannesburg.
Big Challenges Of Our Time
You can connect to me in many ways. I am pretty active on social media. I also invite you to download the Narendra Modi app, says PM Modi while addressing the Indian Community in
Johannesburg
India-South Africa Partnership Benefits:
In February this year we launched e-visa for South Africa. You can get visa sitting at home on your email and that too at no cost.
With the birth of the rainbow nation, began a new and glorious chapter in our ties: PM Modi
- We both have a young population
- 2/3 of people in India below the age of 35
- Similar is the story in African continent and South Africa
- India is ready to join you in this journey. Our business partnerships are already doing well
Today India's story can be conveyed in four letters H-O-P-E
India like South Africa is a Young Nation:
The energy and the drive of our 800 million youth fuels the ambition and aspiration of the entire country. We want them to be the engine that pulls India's economy and society. That's why we are working in campaign mode to skill India's youth.
We are shaping a policy framework that strengthens India's ability to trade with other nations- India registered a healthy growth rate of 7.6 per cent. And we are planning to grow at more than 8% in the years ahead. Transformation that aimed to uplift India's 1.25 billion people in 500 cities and its 600,000 villages.
- We want enterprises to flourish, enterprises to grow and the country to rise
- We want it to be driven by state of the art infrastructure
- We are also shaping a digital revolution
India today is a land of opportunity and one of the brightest spots on the global economy.
Mahatma Gandhi believed he was reborn on this great land. In his farewell to South Africa, he said "this continent has become sacred and dear to me next only to my motherland. I leave the shores of South Africa with a heavy heart and the distance will separate me from South Africa but it will draw me close and its welfare will be a matter of great concern."
These 2 men were inspiration for all the mankind
- The Mahatma led India's march to freedom from the British which led to modern India.
- The forgiveness of Nelson Mandela and his long march to freedom have given birth to the rainbow nation
I salute you all and the countless others dedicated to this great country
- You are the proud sons and daughters of Indian heritage
- You are the hard-working and loyal citizens of South Africa
- You form a unique bond between our two great nations
Not many of you may recognise, but there is one contribution of your ancestors that you should be proud of- Your ancestors were among the first to leave the shores of India: PM Modi
When I look at you, I am reminded of the suffering and bravery of your ancestors: PM Modi in Johannesburg - Centuries ago our ancestors travelled to the unknown shores of South Africa. They faced hardship and poverty, yet they endured and kept going.
- Under the apartheid isolation, they not only preserved their culture, tradition and language. They have new winds to flourish.
On Narendra Modi App I received thousands of useful suggestions for today's speech- Before starting my visit I had personally emailed to you asking for suggestions on today's speech
- This will help me enrich my interaction with you today
From across the vast Indian Ocean I bring with me the warm friendship and best wishes of 1.25 billion Indians
The crowd chants Modi, Modi, as he speaks.
It is a pleasure to be here in South Africa: PM Modi- It is a matter of great joy for me to come here. You have come here from far to bless me. I am very grateful to you
- You have taken time out to come and meet me. I thank you for that
- Thank you for welcoming me with such warmth and affection
- Your love and affection makes my visit to this great country all the more special
PM Modi begins his address at the Johannesburg stadium with a
Namaste.
Before community reception in Johannesburg, PM Modi pays a visit to the Nelson Mandela Foundation
PM Modi's latest pictures from South Africa
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- We can work together in a number of areas from defence to dairy from hardware to software from medicine to medical tourism from soft skills to science and technology
- We are uniquely positioned to complement each other