PM Modi Arrives in London Amid Hopes of Investment
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a three-day visit to the UK. He is expected to hold bilateral talks with his British counterpart David Cameron, meet with industry leaders, have lunch with the Queen and also address the Indian community at Wembley Stadium.
The Air India One lands at London Heathrow as PM Modi arrives in London for his three-day visit to United Kingdom. Hands together in a Namaste, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wore a black overcoat.
India and Britain could announce deals worth about 12-18 billion dollars during the visit; India is keen to buy 20 more BAE Systems Hawk trainer aircraft for its armed forces, to be made in Bengaluru.
A garland welcome for Prime Minister Narendra Modi where he is received by a delegation led by British High Commissioner to India James Bevan and British parliamentarian Hugo Swire.
Supporters gathered outside the St James Court Hotel in London welcomed the Prime Minister with chants of 'Har Har Modi'. His arrival amid heavy security was followed by pictures and handshakes.
In a red carpet welcome, PM Modi received Guard of Honour at King Charles Street in London. Accompanied by British PM David Cameron, PM Modi first inspected and later took the salute from the famous London Guards.
