Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that his upcoming visit to France, Germany, and Canada was aimed at boosting India's economy and creating jobs.
"My France, Germany & Canada visit is centred around supporting India's economic agenda & creating jobs for our youth," he tweeted ahead of his three-nation tour from April 9 to 16.
My France, Germany & Canada visit is centred around supporting India's economic agenda & creating jobs for our youth. http://t.co/fQ7PaZbrbx
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 28, 2015
In the first leg of the tour, he will visit France.
"Will discuss strengthening India-France economic co-operation & visit some high-tech industrial units outside Paris," PM Modi said in another tweet.
Will discuss strengthening India-France economic co-operation & visit some high-tech industrial units outside Paris. http://t.co/OfRt8jLmPO
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 28, 2015Talking about Germany, the second country of his visit, the Prime Minister said, "Chancellor (Angela) Merkel & I will jointly inaugurate @Hannover_Messe (festival) where India is a partner country."
In Germany, Chancellor Merkel & I will jointly inaugurate @Hannover_Messe where India is a partner country. http://t.co/UJHzMFrzoA
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 28, 2015
He will be visiting Canada in the third and last leg of the eight-day tour.
"Looking forward to enhancing ties with Canada & interacting with leaders, captains of industry & diaspora in Canada," he said.
Looking forward to enhancing ties with Canada & interacting with leaders, captains of industry & diaspora in Canada. http://t.co/heLTCKe0Wz
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 28, 2015PM Modi also re-tweeted a tweet of Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper which said, "Happy to announce Prime Minister of India, @NarendraModi will be visiting Canada this spring."
Thanking Mr Harper for this, PM Modi wrote, "...Will be wonderful to meet you in Canada."
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