PM Modi addresses the Indian community in Manama.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Bahrain. After landing in capital Manama, he was extended a ceremonial welcome at the Al Gudaibiya Palace in the presence of his Bahraini counterpart Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa.
He is also scheduled to take part in various community events.
He addressed the Indian community in Manama.
Here are the highlights of PM Modi's speech:
I can't imagine that I am so far here while my friend has gone away: PM Modi
#WATCH PM Modi while addressing the Indian community in Bahrain, reacts on the demise of #ArunJaitley: I can't imagine that I am so far here while my friend has gone away. Some days ago, we lost our former External Affairs Minister Behen Sushma Ji. Today my friend Arun went away pic.twitter.com/NcMZ5dU069
— ANI (@ANI) August 24, 2019
All of you know that on September 7, India's 'Chandrayaan' is going to land on the surface of moon. The entire world is discussing India's space missions today. The world is astonished that how are we able to gain these results in such small budget, using only our skills: PM Modi
India has decided that we will multiply the size of our economy by twice in the upcoming 5 years. 5 trillion dollars economy in the target in front of us: PM Modi
When you talk to your family members in India, they tell you they feel a change in the environment. Do you feel a change in India? Do you see a change in the attitude of India? Confidence of India has increased or not?
PM Modi to Indian community in Bahrain: I will visit Shrinathji Temple tomorrow and will pray for peace & prosperity in this country. It is also a matter of happiness that renovation of this temple will also officially begin tomorrow.
It is the sacred festival of janmashtmi today. I wish you & the entire Indian community across the world on 'Krishna Janmotsav'
I realise that it took quite a long time for an Indian Prime Minister to visit Bahrain. However, I have been fortunate enough to be the 1st Indian PM to visit Bahrain: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to shortly address Indian community in Bahrain pic.twitter.com/jNZUXodcZI
— ANI (@ANI) August 24, 2019
Modi arrived in Bahrain earlier today and was accompanied by National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval. The visit marks the first by an Indian Prime Minister to the country.
1. I will visit Shrinathji Temple tomorrow: PM Modi addresses Indian community in Bahrain
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"I will visit Shrinathji Temple tomorrow and will pray for peace and prosperity in this country. It is also a matter of happiness that renovation of this temple will also officially begin tomorrow," says PM Modi in Manama.
2. 'Do you see change in attitude of India?' PM Modi asks Indian community in Bahrain
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When you talk to your family members in India, they tell you they feel a change in the environment. Do you feel a change in India? Do you see a change in the attitude of India? Confidence of India has increased or not?: PM Modi
