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Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is on a four-nation tour of African countries, on Thursday visited Mozambique and said 'India will be a trusted friend'.
Modi and Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi held restricted talks at the Presidential Office in Maputo in a bid to bolster bilateral ties between both countries after receiving ceremonial welcome.
Addressing media, Modi said,"In Mozambique's march towards economic prosperity, India will walk every step of the way. We will be a trusted friend."
Stating that both the countries have agreed to put cooperation in agriculture on the fast track, he added, "President Nyusi and I recognise that terrorism is the gravest security threat facing the world today. We have agreed to strengthen our defence and security relationship."
The Prime Minister also added that India was one of the strongest supporters of Mozambican independence and the shared struggles and suffering under colonial oppression brought the two countries together.
Modi's African nation tour is aimed at enhancing ties with that continent, particularly in the economic sphere and people-to-people contacts.
Today evening, Modi will travel to Pretoria in South Africa, a country he described as an "important strategic partner, with whom our ties are historical and deep-rooted."
PM Modi also addressed the Indian community in Maputo.
PM @narendramodi : Africa was the land which started shaping the identity of the Indian Diaspora pic.twitter.com/ACusBJGpxt
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 7, 2016
PM Modi in his speech praised the citizens for maintaining their Indianness even after assimilating with the local culture.
Africa is a land which contributed to India being known internationally, Indians in Africa contribute to India's status worldwide: PM
— ANI (@ANI_news) July 7, 2016
He apologised for spending less time with them and said will devote more time when he comes again.
He later left for South Africa after a day long visit in Mozambique.
PM Modi leaves Maputo (Mozambique) for Pretoria, South Africa. pic.twitter.com/6xCHxxbche
— ANI (@ANI_news) July 7, 2016
New engines for innovation. PM @narendramodi donates 4 buses to the CITD pic.twitter.com/oLqIvjvI6R
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 7, 2016
CIDT provides key services, including classroom training in IT related fields & incubation space for tech start-ups.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 7, 2016
Sowing the seeds of a new partnership. PM @narendramodi plants a sapling of African mahogany at CITD pic.twitter.com/BvD4PLV9xN
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 7, 2016
PM's next stop is to visit a technology park.
New capacities for a closer partnership. PM @narendramodi visits Centre for Innovation & Technological Development pic.twitter.com/ctOBZF7SQ2
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 7, 2016
At CITD, PM @narendramodi interacts with students who have studied in India under ITEC and other programmes pic.twitter.com/lLulxmtfZO
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 7, 2016
PM @narendramodi accorded ceremonial welcome at the National Assembly, Maputo in Mozambique pic.twitter.com/Phm0flc6Eu
— PIB India (@PIB_India) July 7, 2016
PM Modi met Vernico Macamo, President of National Assembly in Maputo, Mozambique. He lauded the fact that 93 out of 250 parliamentarians are women.
PM Modi alluded to the visit of a Mozambican Parl delegation to study India's electoral system in general & EVMs in particular.
— ANI (@ANI_news) July 7, 2016
PM @narendramodi meets Ms. Veronica Macamo, President of National
— PIB India (@PIB_India) July 7, 2016
Assembly in Maputo, Mozambique pic.twitter.com/GmgBhRwPNV
PM @narendramodi signs visitor's book at National Assembly, Mozambique pic.twitter.com/Gr8dZtcQoB
— PIB India (@PIB_India) July 7, 2016
PM Modi addresses in Mozambique
# Thank you for your warm welcome.
# Delighted to be in Mozambique and first decision in Africa.
# India was one of the strongest supporters of Mozambican independence. Our shared struggles and suffering under colonial oppression brought our two countries together.
# What Mozambique requires is available in India. We complement each other.
# Mozambique has already been one of the gateways for Indian investment in Africa.
# President & I have held detailed discussion on our shared vision for a stronger partnership in years ahead. We are confident that under the leadership of President Nyusi Indian investments will receive a nurturing environment.
# Our ties in commerce and trade continues to growth in last decade. We discussed on how we can develop agriculture and infrastructure in Mozambique. We are also strengthening our partnership in food security. We want our partnership to ensure the safety and security of our people.
# Healthcare is another area where Indian capacity and Mozambique's needs meet well.
# I am particularly happy about our agreement to facilitate youth and sports cooperation and exchanges. President Nyusi and I recognise that terrorism is the gravest security threat facing the world today.
# President and I have today agreed to strengthen our defence and security relationship.
# In Mozambique's march towards economic prosperity, India will walk every step of the way. We will be a trusted friend
PM Narendra Modi & President of Mozambique Filipe Nyusi witness signing of agreements in Maputo
Doing more with Maputo. PM and President lead delegation level talks between #IndiaMozambique pic.twitter.com/MX0VCNbH0K — Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 7, 2016
Reaching out across the Indian Ocean. PM Modi and President Filipe Nyusi begin with restricted talks.
Ceremonial welcome for Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Maputo
Beginning my Africa tour with a visit to Mozambique. This visit will strengthen India’s bond with Mozambique: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 7, 2016
Reports suggest Maulana Farid Uddin Masud was the main target of the terrorists
A Maputo morning, an African dawn! PM @narendramodi arrives in Mozambique for the first leg of his visit pic.twitter.com/3e4QtZMyCP
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 7, 2016
# On the evening of 7th July, I will reach Pretoria in South Africa. During my visit, I will meet President Zuma. I will also be meeting Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa, the Deputy President.
# In an effort to boost our economic ties, I will speak at the India-South Africa business meet. Other programmes include a meeting with the Alumni Network in Durban and a reception hosted by the Mayor of Durban, at Durban City Hall.
# South Africa is home to a vibrant Indian community, that has made South Africa their home for years. I will interact with the Indian community a programme in Johannesburg on 8th July. I invite you to share your ideas and inputs for my speech, through the ‘Narendra Modi Mobile App.’
Modi on Facebook about his four nation visit
# In Tanzania I will hold talks with President Dr. John Magufuli, meet 'Solar Mamas' and interact with Indian community.
Giving details in Facebook posts, the Prime Minister said the aim of his visit to Mozambique is to increase cooperation and boost cultural linkages.
Other programmes include a meeting with Veronica Macamo, the President of the National Assembly and a visit to the S&T Park, Maluana, where he will interact with students. He will also interact with the Indian community briefly.
It's the time for Africa. 5 days, 4 nations - Here’s the PM's itinerary over the coming days pic.twitter.com/xcBie6BWxl
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 6, 2016
