It is truly a great privilege for me to be here at inauguration of World's largest industrial fair, said PM Modi at the opening ceremony.
In the second leg of the three nation round-up, Prime minister Narendra modi on Sunday arrived in Germany, where India is a partner country in its international fair. Modi will meet German business leaders. Business and technology will be Modi's focus with intent of attracting participation in 'Make in India' initiative.
On Sunday, after his arrival in Germany, PM Modi met the German CEOs and later he unveiled the bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Hannover.
Upon his arrival at the Hannover Langenhagen Airport, the Prime Minister was greeted by Germany Ambassador to India Michael Steiner, Indian envoy Vijay Gokhale, Chief of Protocol Ambassador Juergen Mertens, Consul General Dr Vidhu P. Nair, among other dignitaries.
After landing, Prime Minister Modi also tweeted a greeting.
“Hallo Germany! Reached Hannover a short while ago,” he wrote, also posting a photo of his arrival.
Modi will visit the Hannover Fair where India is a partner country this year. 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.
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22:49 IST Sunday, 12 April 2015
PM Modi delivers speech at opening ceremony of Hannover Messe industrial fair
At the opening ceremony, PM Modi said, "It is truly a great privilege for me to be here at inauguration of World's largest industrial fair. It is a special honour to do so in the company of Chancellor Angela Merkel, a great leader and a friend of India."
He further added, "This is message of 14 states,120 CEOs and 350 companies from India participating in this fair. Your choice of India as a partner country reflects the new confidence in India."
PM Modi went on to add how Indians and Germans have formed a relationship of mutual fascination and goodwill. He also said that India and Germany share close and warm relationship.
PM Modi said, "We will pursue our goals on strengths of our skills & enterprise,we will be more successful if we do this in partnership with World. For me, Make In India is not a brand, nor it is simply a slogan. We have moved with speed and boldness to fulfill our pledge, we are creating a stable economic environment."
"The goods and service tax is a long needed revolution, that is becoming a reality," PM Modi said.
21:40 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
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."
20:15 IST Sunday, 12 April 2015
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."
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.
15:59 IST Sunday, 12 April 2015
Germany welcomes PM Modi
PM Modi arrives in Germany
Hallo Germany! Reached Hannover a short while ago.
UPDATES FROM PM MODI'S FRANCE VISIT
13:21 IST Sunday, 12 April 2015
Thank you France, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked France and wrapped up his first visit here that saw the two nations elevate their strategic ties to a new level as they agreed on a deal for 36 Rafale fighter jets and decided to move ahead with the log-jammed Jaitapur nuclear project.
"Thank you France! Substantial ground was covered during my visit. Thankful to French Govt & people. Will always cherish the enthusiasm," Modi tweeted in both English and French while leaving Paris for Germany.
12:35 IST Sunday, 12 April 2015
PM Modi's gift to French President is 'Tree of Life' painting by Bhaskar Mahapatra
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who wound up his first visit to France, gifted President Francois Hollande a painting titled 'Tree of Life' which reflects the traditional societal respect for nature in India.
23:02 IST Saturday, 11 April 2015
Prime Minister speaks at community reception in Paris.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers a speech at the community reception at Carrousel du Louvre in Paris. He said, "Earlier I wanted to visit France out of curiosity,to see how it is,Today I've come with a dream to take my nation ahead."
He said further that Indians are ready to sacrifice their lives not only for their own country, but for the betterment of other countries in the world too. That is proven by World War I. "Indians did not fight because they wanted to expand their territorial boundaries," he added.
Talking about France-India relations, PM Modi says, "France is the first one to raise its voice if injustice is done to India, such is our relationship."
He further tells how far India has developed in the last few years:
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20:28 IST Saturday, 11 April 2015
"Hat ova trapasya swargam jitva wa boshaktya mahim", writes PM Modi message in the visitors' book at Neuve Chappelle Memorial.
19:05 IST Saturday, 11 April 2015
After paying homage to Indian Soldiers at World War I memorial, PM Modi met the Indian comunity at Neuve Chapelle
18:44 IST Saturday, 11 April 2015
Prime Minister Modi arrives at World War I memorial in Germany to pay homage to the Indian soldiers who lost their lives in the war.
14:47 IST Saturday, 11 April 2015
PM Modi visits French space centre CNES or the National Centre for Space Studies.
14:27 IST Saturday, 11 April 2015
PM Modi in Toulouse to see the Airbus facility and discuss ways of further cooperation, including in transfer of technology and investments.
The A380 assembly process takes place on a single combined station (a section of the assembly line dedicated to performing a specific task) where all operations except for engine installation are carried out. Representing over one third of an aircraft’s value, engines are among the last components to be fitted to the A380 in order to reduce inventory cost.
Modi took the tour of the facility where planes are manufactured. He was given a briefing by officials on the functioning.
Amazing visit to Airbus Facility. They are very enthusiastic about makeinindia initiative, tweets Modi.
PM Modi welcomed at the Airbus facility.
13:50 IST Saturday, 11 April 2015
PM Narendra Modi arrives in Toulouse (France) with French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius
12:00 IST Saturday, 11 April 2015
PM Modi leaves for Toulouse, where he will visit the Airbus Facility.
Previous updates:
India to buy 36 Rafale jets from France, announces PM Modi after talks with Francois Hollande
India will buy 36 Rafale fighter jets in flyaway condition from France "as soon as possible" after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Francois Hollande on Friday night agreed to conclude an Inter-Governmental Agreement bypassing the protracted negotiations for purchase of 126 such jets.
Taking Indo-French strategic relationship to a new level Modi and Hollande also decided to move ahead with the stalled Jaitapur nuclear project in Maharashtra. Read more
PM Modi thanks President Hollande for ‘boat ride’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thanked French President Francois Hollande for the boat ride along the Seine river which has been dubbed as the “nav pe charcha” (tete-a-tete on boat).
The Prime Minister, who is presently in France on an official visit, took to Twitter to convey the message.
“Thank you President @fhollande for the boat ride on the Seine,” he tweeted.
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius and senior French government officials were also present on the cruise along with Prime Minister Modi and the French President.
PM Modi speaks at UNESCO: 'Every citizen of every religion has an equal place
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed on the need to ensure equal place for every citizen of every religion while addressing the august gathering at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) headquarters in Paris. Read more
France to invest 2 billion euros in India
France announced an investment of 2 billion euros (about USD 1 billion) in India as Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited French companies to pump in money in technology in the fastest growing economy.
France will invest 2 billion euros in India, President Francois Hollande announced at a CEO forum here.
Inviting French investors, Modi said, "There is no bigger market than India. It is also the fastest growing economy since the last six months. Various rating agencies like World Bank and Moodys have said in one voice that India is the fastest growing nation. Read more
India, France sign MoU to strengthen bilateral cooperation in space sector
France and India on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), seeking to strengthen the bilateral cooperation between the two nations in the space sector.
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and French National Centre for Space Studies (CNES) on Megha Tropiques signed an MoU to extend the joint project for sharing and use of data from the satellite for two more years.
The Indo-French Megha Tropiques satellite was launched on board the Indian launch vehicle, PSLV on October 12, 2011.
ISRO, CNES and Office National d'Etudes et de Recherches Aérospatiales (ONERA) signed an MoU for Ka-band propagation experiment over Indian tropical region.
PM Modi promises ESTA for French citizens travelling to India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to facilitate Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) for French citizens travelling to India.
“We will also cooperate in modernization of Indian Railways. I'm glad to announce that we will facilitate Electronic System for Travel Authorization for French citizens travelling to India. I'm also grateful to France for their support for India's permanent membership of UN Security Council,” said Prime Minister Modi.
“This is my first visit to Europe; this visit indicates our deep and close relationship with France. We are two democratic countries with same values and principles. President Hollande has extended full cooperation in our 'Make In India' campaign in defence sector which is not just a programme, but an ambition,” he said.
Looking forward to India becoming permanent member of UN Security Council’: François Hollande
French President François Hollande on Friday said both France and India are working together to ensure stability and an environment of peace and added that the country was looking forward to the latter becoming a permanent member of the UN Security Council.
“France and India are working together in order to ensure stability and an environment of peace. We have numerous joint projects in field of missiles, submarines as well as aircrafts. France supports India so that this very big country becomes a permanent member of UN Security Council,” said Hollande.
Modi has 'Naav Pe Charcha' with French President
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Francois Hollande enjoyed a joint boat cruise on La Seine river here which was described as "Naav Pe Charcha" (chat on the boat).
Hollande was seen giving details to Modi about various areas as the boat cruised through the river. Many people enjoying a boat ride in the river at that time were seen waving at the dignitaries, including French ministers.
The two leaders had the boat ride after their detailed discussions, focusing on cooperation in the areas of civil nuclear energy, defence, space and trade.
Glimpses from Modi's ceremonial welcome in Paris.
(With agency inputs)
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