PM Narendra Modi, Canadian PM Stephen Harper issue joint statement in Ottawa

Marking the first standalone bilateral visit in 42 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Canada where the focus will be on setting a "trajectory" in ties through cooperation in energy, including civil nuclear, and attracting trade and technology for India's development.

The Prime Minister flew into here from Germany where he laid emphasis on attracting technology and investments for 'Make-in-India' programme. With his focus on the programme, Modi is expected to invite Canada to partner in this endeavour by sharing technology and pumping in investments.

The Prime Minister will also be meeting officials of the Pension Fund of Canada which has the corpus of 200 million dollars and discuss how to ease the investment opportunities for it.

He will also address the Indian community in Toronto, which is billed to be on the lines of the famous Madison Square address in New York last year.

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22:50 IST Wednesday, 15 April 2015

Modi calls for UN resolution to unitedly fight terrorism

Amid growing threat of terrorism worldwide, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called for a UN resolution to unitedly fight against the menace and its support base as he condemned the terror attack on Canada's Parliament Hill last year.

"All those who believe in humanism should unite to fight against terrorism. There is a need for a UN resolution to fight terrorism," Modi said at a joint press conference with his Canadian counterpart Stephen Harper here.

He said the threat of terrorism is growing; its shadow extends over cities and lives across the world. "Terrorism has transcended borders. We have to unite to fight terrorism. Terrorism has no race or colour. If we have to fight terrorism then the world should be given a message under the umbrella of UN," said Modi. 

Also Read: Modi gifts Guru Nanak's painting to Canadian PM

20:25 IST Wednesday, 15 April 2015

PM Modi, Canadian PM Harper issue joint statement in Ottawa

I am conscious of the significance of this visit in the history of our relations: PM Modi #ModiinCanada pic.twitter.com/J6uwMUVjtn

— ANI (@ANI_news) April 15, 2015

PM Harper and I are committed to establish a new framework for economic partnership: PM Modi #ModiInCanada pic.twitter.com/R9h05dcYz9

— ANI (@ANI_news) April 15, 2015

The agreement on procurement of uranium from Canada for our civilian nuclear power plants launches new era of bilateral cooperation: PM Modi

— ANI (@ANI_news) April 15, 2015

Canadian citizens will now be eligible for a 10-year Indian Visa: PM Modi #ModiinCanada

— ANI (@ANI_news) April 15, 2015

19:00 IST Wednesday, 15 April 2015

India, Canada to resume cooperation in nuclear sector: PM Modi

India and Canada will resume commercial cooperation in the civil nuclear energy sector after decades, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday while hoping his visit would act as a "springboard" for taking the bilateral relationship to a new level.

"During this visit, our two countries will resume commercial cooperation in civil nuclear energy after decades. This will be a defining symbol of our mutual trust and understanding, and of our willingness to look beyond the boundaries of the past to the opportunities of the future," Modi wrote in an opinion piece in the Canadian paper The Globe and Mail.

PM Narendra Modi arrives for ceremonial reception in Ottawa #ModiInCanada pic.twitter.com/C8xHXrzfoR

— ANI (@ANI_news) April 15, 2015

13:03 IST Wednesday, 15 April 2015

Stephen Harper to accompany PM Modi to Kanishka bombing memorial

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi goes to pay tribute to the victims of the 1985 Air India–Kanishka bombing memorial in Toronto on April 16, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper will in all likelihood, accompany him. 

If this happens it will send out a strong signal to people of all communities that India and Canada have one view when it comes to terrorism of any and all nature.

PM Narendra Modi signs the visitor's book of the Senate and the House of Commons in Ottawa #ModiInCanada pic.twitter.com/Ipzn0x02Jd

— ANI (@ANI_news) April 15, 2015

7:12 IST Wednesday, 15 April 2015

A significant aspect of the three-day visit will be Modi's meeting with top officials of Canada's Pension Fund with focus on inviting them to India. Modi will hold talks with his counterpart Stephen Harper to discuss how the relationship could be taken forward. He will also address Canadian business leaders. Modi's focus will be on several areas like energy, which is "a major aspect", besides agriculture, skill development and education.

7:10 IST Wednesday, 15 April 2015

PM Modi reaches Canada; to focus on energy, investments

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian community outside the Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa. The people waving the Indian tricolour reached out to shake hands with the visiting Prime Minister, with chants of ‘Modi, Modi’. Prime Minister Modi later shook hands with some people.

First Indian PM on a stand alone bilateral visit in 42 years

A long wait ends - PM @narendramodi is in Canada. 1st Indian PM on a stand alone bilateral visit in 42 years. pic.twitter.com/4DrWIqTXGM

— Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) April 14, 2015

Following ar updates from PM Modi's German Visit

Chancellor Merkel gifts PM Modi first edition print of Max Mueller book

Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday gifted Prime Minister Narendra Modi an original first edition print of German philologist and Orientalist Max Mueller's book on spiritual leader Ramakrishna.

Here is a glimpse of the gift Chancellor Merkel presented to PM @narendramodi. pic.twitter.com/XXEG118rr9

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 14, 2015

23:02 IST Tuesday, 14 April 2015

23:02 IST Tuesday, 14 April 2015

PM Modi departs for Canada after successful visit to Germany

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday departed for Canada from the Berlin Tegel Airport in the city after concluding a successful visit to Germany. Read full story here.

I leave Germany with great satisfaction. This visit will strengthen the India-Germany ties. Thank you Germany!

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 14, 2015

17:17 IST Tuesday, 14 April 2015

PM Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Angela Merkel give a joint statement.

At the joint statement, PM Modi said, "I want to thank Chancellor Merkel for welcoming me and my delegation so warmly."

He further added, "When India is going on path of "Make In India" its obvious that Germany will be an essential partner on this journey. Have decided to develop a mechanism for German companies for their ease of business. Germany is known as a leader in field of skill development, in India we have to bring skill development keeping Germany in mind. Renewable energy and energy efficiency is an important aspect, Germany is helping us in that field. The Lion & the Eagle will make a very good combination & I am sure of that."

Talking about climate problems in the world PM Modi said, "I would want that both Germany and India face the challenge of climate change together. "

He also said that both India and Germany should be permanent members in the UNSC and the world will gain a lot by this. 

Talking about terrorism PM Modi said, "Terrorism has taken new and serious forms, we should devise a comprehensive strategy to tackle it. We should put pressure on governments which provide shelter and support to terrorists."

PM @narendramodi speaks at the Joint Press Meet in Berlin. https://t.co/1LZhTlG43X

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 14, 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Berlin

H.E. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Federal Foreign Minister of Germany meeting PM Shri @narendramodi at Berlin pic.twitter.com/rmBlGkoQTS

— PIB India (@PIB_India) April 14, 2015

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi  met the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Allianz SE, Oliver Baete, in Berlin. Allianz SE is a German based multinational financial services company with its headquarters in Munich. The core business and focus of Allianz SE is insurance.

r. Oliver Baete ,CEO (Des.), Allianz meeting PM Shri @narendramodi at Berlin, Germany pic.twitter.com/fH9aPQZaPz

— PIB India (@PIB_India) April 14, 2015

Coverage of PM Modi's Germany Visit

PM Modi meets German Foreign Minister Steinmeier in Berlin

Grand nephew of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on Monday night met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. After meeting, nephew Surya Bose said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him to look into the surveillance issue and the declassification of files.

“It was a very cordial conversation and we talked about quite a few topics. We talked about the surveillance issue and the declassification of files,” Bose said in an exclusive interview to Smita Prakash, Editor, News, ANI.

“He said he will look into it seriously and then make a decision. He said he will try his best to open them up because he himself hasn’t yet seen any of those files. So, he cannot judge what the contents are like, what they could be. So, it was a very honest answer I must say,” he added.

Bose further said Prime Minister Modi has promised to look into the matter and added that he was very hopeful in this regard.

“He promised to look into it and try his best to do something about it. I am hopeful,” he said.

Bose also stressed that the files may not contain much of substance, but it might be possible that something much worse than the surveillance might come out of it.

“That is a difficult thing to guess because you don’t know what’s in those files. There may be nothing much of substance in there, but again something much worse than the surveillance might come out of it. On the other hand, there may be some disappointing news about our great leader. So, you don’t know. It’s a guess work we can do,” Bose said.

“We have to wait till these files are declassified and I requested him that he should declassify all the files and he at least said he will do his best,” he added.

‘Crucial for India to become a manufacturing hub, can’t let this opportunity go’: PM Modi 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that it is extremely crucial for India to become a manufacturing hub and added that it will be a big blow for the country if it loses this opportunity. 

“I believe that in the coming days, India is going to become a manufacturing hub. It is extremely crucial for us to use this opportunity to turn India into one and if we lose this opportunity, it will be a big loss,” said Prime Minister Modi, while addressing a gathering at a community reception in Berlin. 

“IT revolution showed world the strength of our youth. It has surprised the world but the biggest challenge for India is to use our own talent in our own land. We need to create such an environment there,” he said. 

At the community reception in Berlin, PM Narendra Modi intercated with the Indian diaspora.

PM Modi said, "Sometimes we feel like the Hercules in our society but when we go out we see where we stand. And when we go out and see the trends it encourages us to do better. "

He further said, "Technology can we viewed in various perceptions, and Indians are good at perceiving things out of the box.Technology can be viewed in various perceptions, and Indians are good at perceiving things out of the box. "

PM is speaking at the Community Reception in Berlin. Watch. https://t.co/PNEVnSaL7F

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 13, 2015

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PM Narendra Modi receives warm welcome in Berlin by Indian communtiy.

PM @narendramodi in Berlin, connecting with people. pic.twitter.com/KfORHZAd5C

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 13, 2015

Very high enthusiasm in Berlin as the Indian community welcomes PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/zoboD2ZGOL

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 13, 2015

17:20 IST Monday, 13 April 2015

PM Narendra Modi arrives in Berlin.

PM Narendra Modi, who is on a nine-day tour to three countries, arrived in Berlin on Monday afternoon.

PM Narendra Modi arrives in Berlin. #ModiInGermany pic.twitter.com/l6qz8DfgMz

— ANI (@ANI_news) April 13, 2015

Goodbye Hannover. Now towards Berlin. pic.twitter.com/1NRQ1M1zFN

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 13, 2015

16:12 IST Monday, 13 April 2015

PM Modi speaking at Indo-German Business Summit in Hannover

At the Indo-German Business Summit, PM Modi said, "Germany ranks 8th among foreign investor companies in India. Purpose of my participating in Hannover fair is to highlight that there is more potential in Indo-German economic collaboration. I also take this opportunity for inviting more and more German companies to India. Assure all support from my side."

Talking more about the 'Make In India' campaign, PM Modi said, "The symbol of lion for make in India has been chosen very carefully. The lion because a lion cannot be stopped. We know that our biggest need today is to create jobs for our 65% population which is young.Make in India is the need"

Towards the end, the prime minister said, "It's my advice to you to come&feel change in India's regulatory environment, please don't go by old perceptions. Indo-German partnership should flourish, I expect very good outcome from this coming together. Let's work together with mutual interest and for welfare of people of the two great countries."

At Indo-German Business Summit I said- come, see for yourself the winds of change in India! http://t.co/5TjPNXBE9s pic.twitter.com/5rpnwLXdqf

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 13, 2015

The @makeinindia Lion roars at the India Pavilion at the #HannoverMesse in Germany pic.twitter.com/HYjKrtAYqv

— PIB India (@PIB_India) April 13, 2015

The pavilion is bustling with enthusiasm 

The @makeinindia pavilion is bustling with enthusiasm at the @hannover_messe pic.twitter.com/xXK9tjkx7l

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 13, 2015

12:50 IST Monday, 13 April 2015

PM @narendramodi and Chancellor Merkel at the @hannover_messe pic.twitter.com/sjqrkETn8I

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 13, 2015

12:46 IST Monday, 13 April 2015

PM Modi arrives for the joint inauguration of the India pavilion at Hannover Messe.

Day 1: PM Modi in Germany

Promising a stable business environment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wooed German investors saying opportunities in India are "seamless" and huge for a vibrant economic partnership.

Inaugurating he Hannover Messe, a business fair, with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the Prime Minister said India is working on a "predictable and transparent" environment to open up investments.

"We are creating an environment that is stable, where rules will not be changed frequently and there will be no surprise elements," he said.

Strongly pitching for his 'Make in India' campaign, he said it was not a "slogan or a brand, but a new national movement."

Make in India (@makeinindia ) is a new national movement in India - PM @narendramodi at @hannover_messe pic.twitter.com/qJ1loCfqn5

— Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) April 12, 2015

Modi woos investors; promises predictable tax regime in India

Wooing investors from Germany and the rest of the world, Modi promised a welcoming business environment in India with a "predictable, stable and competitive" tax regime and asserted that the "remaining uncertainties" will be addressed.

He said the task of turning around the systems in India is "huge" and will not be completed overnight but stressed that the government is firmly moving in that direction and it will be done.

Inaugurating, along with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the Hannover Fair in which India is a partner country, Modi said his government is "removing unnecessary regulations and simplifying our procedures" to make it easy for doing business in the country and enable foreign companies to participate in the 'Make in India' programme.

"Today, I come to seek German partnership in my own mission to open up India's seamless economic potential. To the industry of the world that has assembled here today, I say that we have no special bias for our host today! India is open and ready to embrace the world," he said addressing the gathering of top business leaders from Germany and other parts of the world.

22:49 IST Sunday, 12 April 2015

PM Narendra Modi received by German Chancellor Angela Merkel at Hannover Messe industrial fair 

PM Modi attends Hannover Messe industrial fair with German Chancellor Angela Merkel

Live: PM Modi attends Hannover Messe Industrial fair where 'Make In India' is displayed http://t.co/vH5UhWXY6F pic.twitter.com/XYFdZfKHHA

— dna (@dna) April 12, 2015

20:28 IST Sunday, 12 April 2015

PM Narendra Modi unveils bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Hannover

At the function PM Modi said, "Mahatma Gandhi was born in India in the last century, but he is a role model who belongs to the world. It is a moment of pride for the entire World as Mahatma Gandhi's statue is being unveiled in Hannover."

PM Modi meets with the Indian students at City Hall, Hannover

While interacting with the students, PM Modi said, "Indian youth is making a mark in the world, in information technology sector."

PM Narendra Modi interacts with the Indian students at City Hall, Hannover http://t.co/vH5UhWXY6F pic.twitter.com/sZaLVXwThG

— dna (@dna) April 12, 2015

18:43 IST Sunday, 12 April 2015

PM Narendra Modi's programmes in Germany begin with a meeting with German CEOs

About 400 Indian companies are participating in the fair which will see the presence of about 100-120 Indian CEOs besides about 3000 German delegates.

Business is 1st in order of priority. PM @narendramodi assisted by @CimGOI engages with German business leaders. pic.twitter.com/HpXVP7Ra53

— Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) April 12, 2015

15:59 IST Sunday, 12 April 2015

Germany welcomes PM Modi

Germany welcomes PM @narendramodi. pic.twitter.com/wuutDXJwN9

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 12, 2015

PM Modi arrives in Germany

Hallo Germany! Reached Hannover a short while ago. 

Hallo Germany! Reached Hannover a short while ago. pic.twitter.com/1z0DlNq9yj

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 12, 2015