PM @narendramodi and PM of Fiji,Mr. JV Bainimarama giving joint statement after signing of agreements at Suva, Fiji pic.twitter.com/FyQdDWeJID
- PIB India (@PIB_India) November 19, 2014- What links us is that both our nations have women speakers and have vested power in people.
- Our trade and investment have been modest. Yet there are examples of our cooperation that inspire.
- We are prepared to work with you for a Digital Fiji.
- Must make travel easier between two countries.
- Fiji is a leader in this region.
- Announce visa on arrival for Fijians when they come to India
I stand here grateful for this special gif, the honour to address this Parliament: PM @narendramodi at the Parliament of Fiji
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 18, 2014PM @narendramodi has arrived at the Parliament of Fiji to deliver his address.
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 18, 2014
'Bula from Fiji!' says PM Modi, Instagrams Photo Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Fiji for a day-long visit on the last leg of his three-nation tour in the early hours of Thursday. He would hold bilateral talks with his counterpart Frank Bainimarama, address the Fijian Parliament and meet the leaders and representatives of 12 Pacific Island nations.
PM Narendra Modi Toasts Australia at Famous Melbourne Cricket Ground: 10 DevelopmentsPrime Minister Narendra Modi today raised a toast "to the Queen and to the people of Australia" at a banquet hosted for him by Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott at the famous 161-year-old Melbourne Cricket Ground, his last engagement in Australia before he flew out.
'Narendra and I': First Names and Friendship on PM Modi's Australia VisitAustralian Prime Minister Tony Abbott used visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first name at a joint press conference after summit talks, while emphasising how the two countries were expanding their cooperation in various areas.
Thank you @TonyAbbottMHR for the wonderful dinner at @MCG. Enjoyed being at this iconic ground. pic.twitter.com/JnrfOOiqtj
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 18, 2014Thank you Australia! Past few days have been excellent. Sharing some photos from this memorable visit. http://t.co/gFCJqEc4HD
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 18, 2014People asked me isn't it too soon to visit Australia after @TonyAbbottMHR just visited. I said I can't say no to my friend Tony: PM
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 18, 2014Indian "Skippers" Memento for Australia at MCG. Signed by World Cup winning captains and PM @narendramodi. pic.twitter.com/T8LWLx7ara
- Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) November 18, 2014With my friend @TonyAbbottMHR at the MCG. pic.twitter.com/mprgKYPuxG
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 18, 2014PM Narendra Modi at Melbourne Cricket Ground (Australia) pic.twitter.com/vImpiYSIGT
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 18, 2014Reforms being undertaken to enhance ease of doing business: PM @narendramodi tells business leaders in his address pic.twitter.com/yboELBeGWP
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 18, 2014CEO Mode. PM @narendramodi at CEOs Roundtable. Discussing, education, services, energy, banking & IT in Melbourne. pic.twitter.com/6hOidL9oGu
- Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) November 18, 2014PM meets Institutional Investors in Melbourne, #Australia pic.twitter.com/SEjUkCvfmm
- PIB India (@PIB_India) November 18, 2014Democratic values connect us. Want to hear from you all: PM @narendramodi begins an interaction with industry leaders in Melbourne.
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 18, 2014
PM Modi, Tony Abbott Push for Trade Pact, Nuclear DealPrime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Melbourne for the final leg of his four-city tour of Australia. In Canberra, Mr Modi held bilateral talks with Australian Prime Minster Tony Abbott and then addressed the Australian Parliament.
PM Modi Arrives in Melbourne on the Final Leg of His Four-City Australia TourHe arrived in Melbourne after a hectic morning in Canberra, where he held bilateral talks with his Australian counterpart Tony Abbott and then addressed the Australian Parliament; the first Indian Prime Minister to do so.
PM @narendramodi at Melbourne airport a short while ago. pic.twitter.com/5RdKJJfyuL
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 18, 2014
PM Modi's 'Shirtfront' Joke and Other Big Quotes in Australian ParliamentPrime Minister Narendra Modi today became the first Indian to address the Australian Parliament in Canberra. Mr Modi, 64, injected some humour into his speech, using the term "shirtfront" to tease his host while also talking cricket.
'Australia at the Centre of Our Thought': PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi today said Australia will not be at the periphery of India's vision but at the centre of its thought, as he called for closer bilateral security cooperation and a comprehensive global strategy to tackle the menace of terrorism.
.@jgarnaut @ananthkrishnan @smh Here is official word on Framework for Security Cooperation http://t.co/RfzHH1VnHC
- Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) November 18, 2014First address by an Indian Prime Minister to Australia's Parliament delivered by PM @narendramodi. C full text. http://t.co/Jqnyn1cri2
- Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) November 18, 2014PM Abbott & I turned photographers! #Australia #Canberra #IndiaAustralia #Friendship #Photography @... http://t.co/NVXJJ6gVCB
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 18, 2014- Since my government entered office, no region has seen more engagement than the Asia-Pacific region.
- Pleased to host PM Tony Abbott as my first state guest.
- Australia will not be at the periphery of our vision but at the centre of our thoughts.
Bouquets galore. Excited legislators congratulate PM @narendramodi following address to Australian Parliament. pic.twitter.com/2vJKXFBWqM
- Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) November 18, 2014- Terrorism has become a major threat for us all. In India, we have seen its face closely for three decades.
- We can only pursue our dreams, if we have confidence that our cities are safe, our nations are secure, our region is stable and our world is peaceful.
- This is an age rich in promise, but also filled with challenges.
- We are impressed by Australian speed as you are charmed by Indian spin, until of course Shane Warne came along.
- We want to find new pathways to prosperity, not simply travel down the roads of the previous century.
- There was a time when, for many of us, Australia was a distant land on the southern edge of the world.
- Today, the world sees Australia to be at the heart of the Asia Pacific and Indian Ocean region.
- We celebrate the legend of Bradman and the class of Tendulkar together.
- Humbled by the opportunity to address Australian Parliament.
- I stand here as the representative of the people.
- India has a government with a clear majority after 30 years.
- I see Australia as a major partner in every area of our national priority.
- There are few countries in the world where we see so much synergy as we do in Australia.
- Thank you Mr Prime Minister, my friend Tony Abbott. Congratulations to you on a successful G-20.
- I stand here as one of you - a representative of the people.
- The statue of Gandhi is a symbol of our shared values.
- We were once united by Geography, I am here to unite India and Australia by spirit.
- We are united by the ideals of democracy.
- India is an intellectual powerhouse.
- India has magnificently maintained its democracy.
- Never seen any leader as rapturously received in Australia as PM Modi.
- Australia welcomes India's strength in Indian Ocean; we admire PM Modi's invitation 'Make in India'.
- With China, India is an emerging superpower of Asia - emerging superpower that is already a democracy.
- There are two 'can-do' prime ministers in this chamber today. We can make it happen.
- Long overdue for an Indian leader to address this Parliament.
- It is fitting that in our democracy, we will be addressed by the leader of the world's largest democracy.
- Our democracies have much in common.
India will hold @makeinindia_ show in Australia in 2015: PM @narendramodi
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 17, 2014- This is a natural partnership. Huge opportunities of partnership in every area we can think of: PM Modi
- Economic climate in India has changed. Lot easier to convert opportunities into concrete outcomes: PM Modi
- We discussed what we can do to impart momentum to our economic partnership: PM Modi
- India is one of the world's emerging superpowers, a democratic superpower in Asia: Australian PM Tony Abbott
- This is the time to turn the warm friendship between Australia and India into something more meaningful: Australian PM Tony Abbott
- Trade means jobs, prosperity. We both need more jobs and prosperity. That is what this visit is all about: Australian PM Tony Abbott
- Apart from trade we also discussed energy security: Australian PM Tony Abbott
Five instruments to be signed between India and Australia. PM @narendramodi and PM @TonyAbbottMHR are present during the ceremony.
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 17, 2014I feel my friendship with @TonyAbbottMHR will further strengthen India-Australia ties in the years to come. pic.twitter.com/3NJAiBSqtg
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 17, 2014Prime Minister Narendra Modi today presented a replica of the Man Singh Trophy - a prized possession of Sikh regiment battalions - to his Australian counterpart Tony Abbott at the War Memorial to commemorate his visit.
VIDEO: PM @narendramodi holds delegation level talks with Australian PM Tony Abbott http://t.co/ZBaGncUBpG
- Doordarshan News (@DDNewsLive) November 17, 2014PM gifts Australian PM a memorial of Australian John Lang on behalf of Rani of Jhansi against East India Company 1/2 pic.twitter.com/RfAPZcgvlb
- Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) November 17, 2014John Lang's Original petition of 1854 on behalf of Jhansi ki Rani against the East India Company. pic.twitter.com/dZuiEmOTwH
- Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) November 17, 2014Who was John Lang? Check this out. pic.twitter.com/szL0UPrg8E
- Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) November 17, 2014
PM Modi's Summit Talks To Focus on Trade, Energy, Security: 10-Point Cheat-SheetPrime Minister Narendra Modi was given a ceremonial reception in Canberra at the forecourt of the Australian Parliament on Tuesday. He is expected to address Parliament and hold summit-level talks with his Australian counterpart Tony Abbott.
PM @narendramodi and PM @TonyAbbottMHR at the War Memorial. pic.twitter.com/EWdjgVlxJH
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 17, 2014PM @narendramodi at the War Memorial in Canberra. pic.twitter.com/PQ9xUbN9sF
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 17, 2014PM @narendramodi at the War Memorial. pic.twitter.com/oLf8ZBc4bM
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 17, 2014PM @narendramodi and PM @TonyAbbottMHR at the War Memorial. pic.twitter.com/9Qtq4suBJe
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 17, 2014
The High Commission staff in Canberra are all smiles as the PM meets them while on way to the War Memorial. pic.twitter.com/IXgU5Q14KZ
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 17, 2014Brisbane in the morning, Sydney in the afternoon and now Canberra. pic.twitter.com/U3bwkHPOte
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 17, 2014PM Modi's a 'Rock Star', Screamed Fans in Australia
My deepest gratitude to the Indian community in Australia for the splendid community programme. Will always remember the warmth & enthusiasm
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 17, 2014Overwhelmed, honoured and humbled. Will never forget this day. pic.twitter.com/uGeVUGkCQQ
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 17, 2014PM Narendra Modi arrives in Canberra (Australia), received by Julie Bishop (Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs) pic.twitter.com/MLj6kGwe9S
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 17, 2014
10 Big Quotes From PM Narendra Modi's Sydney SpeechPrime Minister Narendra Modi ,wearing a bright blue sleeveless jacket over his white kurta, addressed 16,000 Indians and people of Indian origin in Sydney today.
- When I made promises to PIOs/NRIs they didn't believe me because promises had been made before, but we got working on it
- You remember there was a time of police verification for you when you came to India. It was very odd. Over now
- If we export best-quality teachers, we can make an impact on the world
- The world is increasingly being run by brains and not brawn (Duniya bahubal se nahi buddhibal se chalne wali hain)
Aapki bhi shikayaat hogi na,embassy jaatey hain toh koi poochta nahii, chhodo yaar Modi aya hai kuch nai hua: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/NKzWmcLV3L
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 17, 2014- I have always admired the concept of dignity of labour in Australia. A research scientist can also drive a cab
- Dignity of labor should be learned from Australia. Want to propagate the idea that cleaning isn't below dignity
- We call the man who picks up our garbage as kachrewala, he is safaiwala. We have to change mindset
- Illness is a big burden on the poor. There is no greater service to the poor than focussing on cleanliness
- Gandhi gave us freedom. The least we can give him is a clean India
- I want to work for the small people. I want them to become big
- I want the poorest of the poor to be part of India's growth. I started the PM's Jan Dhan Yojana
- On an average 10 million bank accounts opened each year. In the last 10 weeks, 71 million bank accounts have been opened
Was a pleasure to see @narendramodi just then. What a crowd! pic.twitter.com/LJisb6A0AO
- Brett Lee (@BrettLee_58) November 17, 2014PM is talking about the Jan Dhan Yojana and the commitment to integrate the poor of India in the development journey.
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 17, 2014Members of the audience in the Allphones Arena hold Modi's pencil sketch portrait #ModiInAustralia pic.twitter.com/ebQ7SL2UFF
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 17, 2014
- Mother India has 250 crore arms, 200 crore of those arms are younger than 35. It's the youth of India who can help us fulfil our potential
- They have dreams, they are full of energy, they have the capacity to etch things in stone
- I don't see any reason why our country should be left behind
Sydney is a beautiful city, Australia is a beautiful country. Both India and Australia can't live without cricket, says PM Modi
Leave at night and you'll reach Australia in the morning. But it took 28 years for the PM of India to come here: PM @narendramodi
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 17, 2014My friends in Australia I assure you...you won't have to wait for 28 years: PM @narendramodi
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 17, 2014
PM Modi's 'Madison' Encore at Sydney's Allphones ArenaPrime Minister Narendra Modi made his way up to the stage amid drum beats, cymbals clashing, wild applause and chants of "Modi, Modi" at the Allphones Arena in Sydney's Olympic Park. About 16,000 people have packed the arena.
- This love belongs to 1.25 crore Indians, not Modi
- These incredible scenes and this massive reception in Sydney will galvanize India
"Modi the rockstar" shouts someone in audience, drawing big smile from PM. #ModiInAustralia
- Suparna Singh (@Suparna_Singh) November 17, 2014#ModiInAustralia PM Modi greets the crowd at Sydney's Allphones Arena. He is expected to speak shortly pic.twitter.com/xswpGzhRta
- NDTV (@ndtv) November 17, 2014
Straight from the arena! pic.twitter.com/vLmd7pxo8q
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 17, 2014
Straight from the arena! pic.twitter.com/vLmd7pxo8q
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 17, 2014Bhangra performance at the arena. pic.twitter.com/2GxRXwXgaY
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 17, 2014
PM Narendra Modi Arrives at Sydney Stadium, Speech at 1 pm: 10 DevelopmentsPrime Minister Narendra Modi has reached the Allphones Arena at Sydney's Olympic Park, where he will make his first public address in Australia at 1 pm India time (6.30 pm in Sydney.) About 16,000 people have packed the arena, where a cultural show is on.
New South Wales Premier Mr. Mike Baird meets the PM. pic.twitter.com/T4oinojdrF
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 17, 2014It's a rush for selfies and autographs at the Allphones arena. PM @narendramodi is at the venue. pic.twitter.com/AtdWl0rPux
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 17, 2014
PM @narendramodi has left for the Allphones arena.
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 17, 2014
On Board the Modi Express, Gujarati Thali, Song and DanceMore than 200 supporters of PM Narendra Modi traveled 11 hours by train from Melbourne to hear him speak at Sydney's Olympic Park today. They danced and chanted slogans on the train, being called the 'Modi Express.'
PM Modi Arrives In Sydney, The 'Modi Express' Chugs In Too: 10 DevelopmentsIn Sydney, PM Modi will make his first public address in Australia at the Allphones Arena at the Olympic Park. 30,000 people are expected at the civic reception hosted by the Australian-Indian community.
You Will Begin to Find a Difference in India: PM to Business Leaders in BrisbaneAt a breakfast meeting in Brisbane with top business leaders from Queensland and India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that they will find a difference when doing business with India.
As PM @narendramodi departs Brisbane, Allphones Arena in Sydney gets ready for event later in evening. pic.twitter.com/Rxq3zWia2z
- Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) November 17, 2014The Pacer Michael Kasprowicz & the Captain pic.twitter.com/yUHCb7hGtk
- Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) November 17, 2014Here is the Captain's pitch report - PM @narendramodi speech at Breakfast meet. http://t.co/Vyxf9bQJra
- Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) November 16, 2014Economic break fast. Premier Campbell hosts break fast for PM @narendramodi to interact with business leaders. pic.twitter.com/nMRBrE4Ymi
- Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) November 16, 2014
In tune with his 'Make in India' pitch, PM Modi today spoke to Australian and Indian business leaders at a breakfast meeting in Brisbane.
Here are the highlights from his address:
- Queensland can be an important partner in India's development.
- We have launched a major set of reforms to boost economic growth.
- Have eased FDI laws in key areas like railways, defence and insurance.
- We are changing the way we work as a government.
- Eliminating unnecessary laws, ensuring government is more transparent.
- You can make India a manufacturing hub.
- You will begin to find a difference in India.
G20 Endorses PM Modi's Pitch on Black Money Repatriation, TransparencyThe PM had called for "close coordination" among nations and transparency. After his intervention, several countries, notably Brazil and South Africa, wanted a reference on transparency in the final communique.
'Modi Express' Flagged Off by Australian Minister in Melbourne"Modi Express", a special train carrying over 220 passengers who will attend PM Narendra Modi's first public lecture in Sydney tomorrow, was flagged off by an Australian minister in Melbourne on Sunday.
Main Outcomes of the G20 Summit in BrisbaneThe leaders of G20 - which collectively comprise 85 per cent of the world economy - wrapped up their annual summit on Sunday with agreement on a wealth of issues, primarily economic.
'This is an exciting moment in India, a moment filled with optimism, desire for change and progress': PM Modi in Brisbane
- NDTV (@ndtv) November 16, 2014
On October 2, An Era Was Born, Says PM Narendra Modi: HighlightsPrime Minister Narendra Modi today unveiled the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at an event in Brisbane. "Mahatma Gandhi is as relevant today as he was in his lifetime," he said.
'Mahatma Gandhi is as relevant today as he was in his lifetime': PM Modi.
'If we look at the life of Mahatma Gandhi and his teachings, we can draw solutions for the problems the world faces': PM Modi
'Non-violence was an article of faith for Mahatma Gandhi': PM Modi
'Mahatma Gandhi is as relevant to the world now as he was during his lifetime': PM Modi pic.twitter.com/qH0CRh3OiC
- NDTV (@ndtv) November 16, 2014G20 meetings are over. Happy that beginning my bilateral visit to Australia with this programme: PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/ZQfysu991F
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 16, 2014
India scores at G-20. PM @narendramodi strong intervention gets backing for inclusion of transparency in tax matters in final communique.
- Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) November 16, 2014News from G20: India's concerns on Black Money & Tax Avoidance have found an echo & have been taken on board the final G-20 communique.
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 16, 2014Congrats PM of a friendly country, we are ready to cooperate in all sectors - Crown Prince Salman to PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/gedXB33Vjh
- Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) November 16, 2014
PM Modi Calls For 'Close Coordination' on Black Money at G20 SummitPrime Minister Narendra Modi today made a strong pitch for repatriation of black money stashed abroad and called for "close coordination" among nations on the issue on the second and concluding day of the G20 summit in Brisbane in Australia.
Here are some of the highlights:
'Close coordination important for addressing the challenge of black money': PM Modi
'Despite our domestic priorities, coordinated decisions may help us all in the long run': PM Modi
'Urge tax havens to provide information in accordance with treaty obligations': PM Modi
'Resilience of our financial system depends on cyber security': PM Modi
The Prime Minister also proposed to G-20 the setting up of a global virtual centre for clean energy research and development
Our relations are deepening...Waiting for your visit - German Chancellor Angela Merkel to PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/GKAIMPRhWa
- Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) November 15, 2014
PM Modi Lauds Brazil President Dilma Rousseff's LeadershipPrime Minister Narendra Modi today praised Dilma Rousseff for her "visionary" leadership of the BRICS grouping and congratulated the Brazilian President on her re-election.
Productive bilateral meeting with India's Prime Minister, @narendramodi #G20Brisbane #cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/hL28eYvz6x
- Stephen Harper (@pmharper) November 15, 2014PM @narendramodi with dignitaries during the G20 Summit. pic.twitter.com/9iBmYsPH5A
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 15, 2014Another photo from G20 Summit. pic.twitter.com/oJ0HLXq9Ui
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 15, 2014
Hugs and Handshakes: PM Modi Much Sought After at G20Prime Minister Narendra Modi was much sought after at the G20 summit in Brisbane with world leaders, including US President Barack Obama, spending time, chatting and laughing with him.
The BBQ lunch with @narendramodi and @BarackObama was an opportunity for #G20 Leaders to talk in a relaxed atmosphere pic.twitter.com/zxYcUa28et
- Tony Abbott (@TonyAbbottMHR) November 15, 2014On the high table. PM @narendramodi attends first formal session of G-20 in Brisbane. pic.twitter.com/7WxZKavkUh
- Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) November 15, 2014Focus on global issues. PM @narendramodi in discussions with Prez @BarackObama & @KremlinRussia_E at #G-20 Summit pic.twitter.com/GUp9Wqqg9g
- Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) November 15, 2014
PM Modi Meets Francois Hollande, Calls For Common Fight Against TerrorPrime Minister Narendra Modi met French President Francois Hollande on the margins of the G20 summit in Brisbane on Saturday, the two leaders showed interest in extending economic ties.
Reform Must Be Insulated From Political Pressures, PM Modi Tells G20 LeadersAs he seeks to accelerate his economic reform drive, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said reform process is bound to face resistance and wanted it to be insulated from political pressures.
Repatriation of Black Money Key Priority, Says PM Narendra Modi Ahead of G20 SummitPM Narendra Modi today said that repatriation of black money abroad was a key "priority" for the government, and called for "close coordination" on achieving that objective at a meeting of the five-nation BRICS group just hours ahead of the G20 summit in Brisbane in Australia.
Unaccounted money abroad is also linked to security challenges - PM @narendramodi ahead of G-20 Summit in Brisbane pic.twitter.com/xFvjDJCFMd
- Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) November 15, 2014At BRICS meet ahead of G-20 PM @narendramodi calls for "Close coordination on unaccounted money kept abroad". pic.twitter.com/7p6yH4sVzi
- Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) November 15, 2014Repatriation of unaccounted money kept abroad is a key priority for us-PM @narendramodi to BRICS ahead of G-20 Summit pic.twitter.com/Mch3EDN4gF
- Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) November 14, 2014PM @narendramodi with President Xi Jinping of China. pic.twitter.com/mr8unRmrop
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 15, 2014Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's yoga initiative got a big push with European Union president Herman Van Rompuy telling him that the 28-member EU supports his idea for a Yoga Day at the UN.
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Brisbane today, officials accompanying him objected to an improper map of India displayed at the event, with parts of Jammu and Kashmir missing.
Enhancing understanding of bio-technological processes to fortify bananas. pic.twitter.com/TYHUpw42uW
- Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) November 14, 2014UK's Prime Minister David Cameron told Prime Minister Narendra Modi today that relations with India are at the top of priorities of the his country's foreign policy. The two leaders met in Brisbane today. They are in Australia for the G-20 summit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Japanese Premier Shinzo Abe at a dinner hosted by the latter in the Australian city of Brisbane.
High on the dinner agenda: strengthening of India -Japan economic ties & exchange of views. pic.twitter.com/TMzj3LT65q
- Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) November 14, 2014
PM Modi Recalls 'Chacha Nehru's Birthday' in Chat With Students at BrisbaneIn Brisbane for a G20 meet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today honoured Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first prime minister, on his birth anniversary. "I am fortunate to be among children on Chacha Nehru's birthday," he told students who interacted with him at the Queensland University of Technology.
The PM and his friends at QUT. pic.twitter.com/aa1LgP2zlO
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 14, 2014PM Narendra Modi interacts with students at Queensland University of Technology (Brisbane, Australia) pic.twitter.com/S7ugl40pHN
- ANI (@ANI_news) November 14, 2014PM @narendramodi wrote this message on the Agro robot at QUT. pic.twitter.com/iYu00V8z7J
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 14, 2014PM writing on the Agro robot at QUT. pic.twitter.com/huqSh7QqhH
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 14, 2014
PM Modi to Attend G-20 Summit: 10 DevelopmentsPrime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Brisbane in Australia, where he will attend the annual summit of the Group of 20 of the world's developed and emerging economies. Mr Modi, the first Indian PM to visit Australia in 28 years, will also go to three other Australian cities.
PM Narendra Modi Begins Australia Tour in 'Bright and Sunny' BrisbanePrime Minister Narendra Modi today arrived in "bright and sunny" Brisbane to attend the G20 summit, on the second leg of his three-nation tour.
World Must Reject Linkage Between Religion, Terror: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi today asserted that the world community must reject any linkage between religion and terrorism while formulating a "genuinely international" partnership in the fight against all forms of terror acts.
PM Modi Meets Russian Prime Minister Dmitry MedvedevAhead of next month's annual Indo-Russia summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met Russian Premier Dmitry Medvedev who said India is a "close and valued" partner for his country.
- Last Summits have made substantial progress. We are working together on several issues. Need to take an initiative on Clean Energy
- Ebola has highlighted importance of international cooperation in combating pandemics. India has contributed $12 million in the efforts against Ebola
- 251 Indian police personnel, including 104 women remain on duty in Liberia as part of the UN Mission in Liberia
- In a world of inter-dependence and globalization, there is no option but to follow international laws and norms
- We need to follow global norms for peace in the South China Sea
- Challenges of terrorism and extremism are increasing and they are linked to drugs, money laundering
- Have to ensure that cyber and space remain a source of connectivity and prosperity, not new theatres for conflict
- We support the East Asia Summit Declaration on the Islamic State
- We should also reject any linkage between religion and terrorism
We changed Look East policy into Act East policy in the last six months: PM @narendramodi
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 13, 2014
'India is My Second Home': Pro-Democracy Icon Aung San Suu Kyi Tells PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a meeting with Nobel laureate and Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, in his first interaction with the pro-democracy icon.
US President Barack Obama Meets PM Modi; Calls Him a 'Man of Action'Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a brief interaction at Nay Pyi Taw with Barack Obama, during which the US President called him a "man of action".
While going from one meeting to another....PM @narendramodi watches the playing of the Pattala. pic.twitter.com/IUbreBgOdP
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 12, 2014- In India, when we talk about urban development, Singapore is always at the forefront of the discussions
- We are celebrating the 50th anniversary of India-Singapore relations
- At the core of golden jubilee celebrations of India-Singapore relations should be youth, knowledge and innovation
PM @narendramodi is meeting PM Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore. pic.twitter.com/qXK2nYBup7
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 12, 2014
PM Modi addresses ASEAN Summit in Myanmar:
- I am glad to be taking part in this summit
- Myanmar is an important neighbour
- Our bilateral relations with all the nations here are very good
- At the same time we attach great importance to ASEAN
- ASEAN has showed to the world that unity can be achieved
PM Narendra Modi Debuts on Instagram, Posts Picture From MyanmarPrime Minister Narendra Modi today joined Instagram and posted a picture from Myanmar - where he will attend the ASEAN summit - along with this message: "Hello World! Great being on Instagram. My first photo...this one from the ASEAN Summit."
PM Shri @narendramodi meeting PM of Thailand, Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha at Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar pic.twitter.com/oXyvdhbIwJ
- PIB India (@PIB_India) November 12, 2014I fully agree and admire the concept of @makeinindia_ it can drive the economy. Thailand can apply it for its economy too: Thailand PM
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 12, 2014
In Myanmar, PM Modi Pitches 'Make in India' DreamPrime Minister Narendra Modi today pitched his "Make in India" dream to his Malaysian counterpart Najib Tun Razak as the two met on the sidelines of the ASEAN-India summit in Myanmar.
PM Najib Razak invites PM @narendramodi to visit Malaysia. PM thanks him & also invites PM of Malaysia to visit India.
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 12, 2014PM @narendramodi meeting the PM of Malaysia Mr. Najib Razak. pic.twitter.com/Db7qBi95jv
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 12, 2014Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met Myanmar's President U Thein Sein to begin a string of bilateral meetings with over 40 world leaders during his 10-day three-nation tour on the margins of key multilateral summits here and in Australia and a visit to Fiji.
We talked about strengthening ties in the fields of culture, commerce & enhancing connectivity.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 11, 2014President Thein Sein and I during our meeting. pic.twitter.com/1FzKckDayG
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 11, 2014
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in MyanmarPrime Minister Narendra Modi today arrived in Myanmar and described it as a beautiful country, in a tweet.
All set for the first meeting of the visit. PM will meet President Thein Sein in a short while. pic.twitter.com/Busui2VizF
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 11, 2014Landed to a warm welcome. Great being in this beautiful country: PM @narendramodi Tweets on landing in Myanmar pic.twitter.com/FtRiQtttzk
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 11, 2014
