India and Portugal on Saturday announced a four million euros joint fund to bolster research in science and technology as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held in-depth talks with his Portuguese counterpart on cooperation in areas like counter-terrorism, space and climate studies.
India and Portugal on Saturday announced a four million euros joint fund to bolster research in science and technology as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held in-depth talks with his Portuguese counterpart on cooperation in areas like counter-terrorism, space and climate studies.
In a joint address to the media after the signing of 11 bilateral agreements, Modi and his counterpart Antonio Costa said the two countries have made substantial progress in their relations in the past six months.
The agreements signed included cooperation in outer space, double taxation avoidance, nano technology, improving cultural ties, youth and sports, higher education and scientific research, and Portugal-India business hub and Indian Chamber of Commerce.
(With agency inputs)
1. Lisbon
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is welcomed by his Portuguese counterpart Antonio Costa at the Necessidades Palace in Lisbon, Portugal, June 24, 2017.
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2. Portugal
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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left and Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa clasp hands at the Necessidades Palace, the Portuguese Foreign Ministry in Lisbon, Portugal, Saturday June 24, 2017. Modi is on a one day visit to Portugal.
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3. PM Modi and PM Costa
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa speak during a meeting at the Necessidades Palace, the Portuguese Foreign Ministry in Lisbon, Portugal, Saturday June 24, 2017.
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4. Necessidades Palace
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left and Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa shake hands after a joint statement at the Necessidades Palace, the Portuguese Foreign Ministry in Lisbon, Portugal, Saturday June 24, 2017.
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5. Ceremonial shawls
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa are given ceremonial shawls during a visit to the Radha Krishna Temple in Lisbon, Portugal, Saturday June 24, 2017.
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6. Temple visit
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Prime Minister of Portugal, Antonio Costa, visiting the Hindu Temple in Lisbon, Portugal on Saturday.
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7. Comunidade Hindu de Portugal
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At the Comunidade Hindu de Portugal, a temple in Lisbon.
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8. Yoga
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of Portugal, Antonio Costa joins yoga demonstration performed by the Portuguese Yoga Confederation, in Lisbon, Portugal on Saturday.
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9. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met people from 5 Gujarati families who prepared the lunch that was hosted by Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa.
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10. Comunidade Hindu de Portugal
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of Portugal, Antonio Costa with the performers from Indian community during his visit to Comunidade Hindu de Portugal, a Hindu Temple, in Lisbon, Portugal on Saturday.
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11. Champalimaud Foundation
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Champalimaud Foundation was received by Leonor Beleza (R in saree), who has served as Portugal's health minister.
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12. Lisbon to Washington DC
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi being seen off by the Prime Minister of Portugal, Antonio Costa, on his departure from Lisbon for Washington DC, Portugal on Saturday.
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