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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today hold wide-ranging talks with his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau who is on a week-long visit to India.
Updated : Feb 23, 2018, 03:06 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held wide-ranging talks with his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau who is on a week-long visit to India. Trudeau was officially welcomed by Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan earlier today.
Trudeau arrived in India on February 17 and has visited Agra, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Amritsar, and Delhi during his stay. His visit has also been marred by controversy with the presence of convicted Khalistani terrorist Jaspal Atwal at his Mumbai reception.
The Canadian Prime Minister has been under pressure throughout his tour to answer Indian concerns about Sikh separatism in Canada.
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh handed Trudeau a list of 9 Canada-based Khalistani operatives allegedly involved in promoting radicalism during the talks between the two leaders on Wednesday.
The ties between India and Canada have been on an upswing. Approximately 1.4 million Canadians are of Indian heritage and India is Canada's second largest source of immigrants.
Canada is also a leading education destination for Indian students, and India is the second largest source of international students, an estimated 124,000 in 2017, as per official figures.
Here are the LIVE updates of Justin Trudeau's India stay:
India, Canada sign 6 agreements
Renewing existing cooperative arrangements, creating new partnerships. India and Canada sign six agreements in areas of higher education, atomic energy, ICT, IPR, energy and sports pic.twitter.com/ZfghpkdEOc
— Vikas Swarup (@VikasSwarup) February 23, 2018
We are committed to build friendly relations with Canada's Indian community and seeking their active participation in India's progress. India-Canada relationship is a natural partnership of shared values. I hope to have more robust partnership between the two countries and the bright future of our two countries: PM Modi
PM Modi, Justin Trudeau witness exchange of MoUs between India and Canada
Delhi: PM Modi and Canadian PM #JustinTrudeau witness exchange MoUs between India and Canada pic.twitter.com/nrkvmDINwt
— ANI (@ANI) February 23, 2018
PM Modi meets Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at Delhi's Hyderabad House
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Canadian Prime Minister #JustinTrudeau at #Delhi's Hyderabad House, to hold delegation level talks later. pic.twitter.com/zoQTiZ8E2f
— ANI (@ANI) February 23, 2018
Justin Trudeau, Sushma Swaraj discuss ways to strengthen India-Canada ties
Setting the tone for the meeting of the two Prime Ministers. EAM @SushmaSwaraj calls on PM @JustinTrudeau, discusses ways of strengthening India Canada ties. pic.twitter.com/e07b31VXeK
— Vikas Swarup (@VikasSwarup) February 23, 2018
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and his family pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat
#Delhi: Canadian Prime Minister #JustinTrudeau & his family pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. pic.twitter.com/M3sDqfgmPy
— ANI (@ANI) February 23, 2018
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau meets EAM Sushma Swaraj
Picture speaks for itself! EAM @SushmaSwaraj had a warm meeting with the Prime Minister of Canada @JustinTrudeau and discussed ways to strengthen and deepen our partnership. pic.twitter.com/4nB1QmwgQT
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) February 23, 2018
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and family pay floral tributes at Mahatma Gandhi memorial
Paying homage to the Father of the Nation. PM @JustinTrudeau and family pay floral tributes at the samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi pic.twitter.com/an2QcIpmP1
— Vikas Swarup (@VikasSwarup) February 23, 2018
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau inspects the Guard of Honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan
State honours for a valued guest. PM @JustinTrudeau inspects the Guard of Honour at Rashtrapati Bhawan pic.twitter.com/bNg8q7v8MI
— Vikas Swarup (@VikasSwarup) February 23, 2018
PM Modi welcomes Justin Trudeau and family at Rashtrapati Bhawan
Morning welcome by Prime Minister Modi for @JustinTrudeau and family #trudeauinindia pic.twitter.com/Srfv90eXqI
— Adam Scotti (@AdamScotti) February 23, 2018
PM Modi receives Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his family at Rashtrapati Bhawan
#WATCH: PM Narendra Modi receives Canadian Prime Minister #JustinTrudeau & his family at Rashtrapati Bhawan. pic.twitter.com/g1rxUiNAu1
— ANI (@ANI) February 23, 2018
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and family welcomed by PM Modi at Rashtrapati Bhawan
Canadian Prime Minister #JustinTrudeau and family welcomed by PM Modi at Rashtrapati Bhawan. pic.twitter.com/nUxCM83VhD
— ANI (@ANI) February 23, 2018
The majesty of Rashtrapati Bhawan, the warmth of the India Canada friendship. All set for the ceremonial reception in honour of PM @JustinTrudeau. pic.twitter.com/c6myjpRF10
— Vikas Swarup (@VikasSwarup) February 23, 2018
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau inspects guard of honour at Rashtrapati Bhawan
#Delhi: Canadian Prime Minister #JustinTrudeau inspects guard of honour at Rashtrapati Bhawan. pic.twitter.com/L3UZryhRwL
— ANI (@ANI) February 23, 2018