Live updates: PM Modi lands in Amsterdam for last leg of three-nation tour
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PM Modi arrives in The Netherlands for last leg of this three-nation tour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Amsterdam, Netherlands in last leg of his three-nation tour pic.twitter.com/ADZfrrpvE9
— ANI (@ANI_news) June 27, 2017
Prime Minister Narendrara Modi wraps up US visit, leaves for The Netherlands for the last leg of his three-nation tour
Washington DC: PM Narendra Modi leaves for Amsterdam pic.twitter.com/SLe3UTWTDY
— ANI (@ANI_news) June 27, 2017
President Trump and Melania bid farewell to PM Modi as he drove away from the White House. (Reuters)
PM Modi wraps up first meeting with Trump at White House
We have had tremendous meetings today, tremendous success. We enjoy a wonderful relationship but it's never been better than it is today. Again, anytime you like we would like to have you back as soon as possible, thank you so much for being here: President Trump to PM Modi at White House dinner
PM Modi dines with President Trump and first lady Melania at the State Floor, the venue for formal receptions at the White House. (Reuters)
US Vice President Mike Pence hosts PM Modi, US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania for dinner at the White House State Floor
Watch: PM Modi and President Trump's complete joint statement
WATCH: PM Modi and President Trump issue a joint statement in the Rose Garden at the White House https://t.co/evUL6etG35
— ANI (@ANI_news) June 26, 2017
US President Trump greets Indian PM Modi during joint news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. (Reuters)
In just two weeks you will begin to implement largest tax overhaul in your country's history, we are doing that also by the way: President Trump said earlier
PM Modi and President Trump exchange a hug during their joint address to the media at the White House Rose Garden on June 26. (Reuters)
Looking forward to exporting more US energy to India as your economy grows, including a major long term contract to purchase natural gas: President Trump said earlier
We have decided to increase maritime co-operation: PM Modi
We have discussed issues of mutual interest during our meeting: PM Modi
Trade, commerce and investment are important areas. Technology, innovation and knowledge economy are also areas we are looking at: PM Modi
During our meeting, we discussed the challenges posed by terrorism: PM Modi
We will increase exchange of information regarding co-operation in countering terrorism: PM Modi
Destroying terrorists and safe havens will be our aim: PM Modi
We will hold close consultations and co-ordination with the US for rebuilding Afghanistan: PM Modi
Eliminating terrorism is among the topmost priorities for both nations: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/dQ1dEKJCy9
— ANI (@ANI_news) June 26, 2017
Our talks are a significant moment in the cooperation between our nations. They have been very important talks: PM Modi
India and US are both global engines of growth: PM Modi
PM Modi invites President Trump, daughter Ivanka to visit India
I look forward to working with you Mr PM for creating jobs for our countries: President Trump
PM Modi has invited my daughter Ivanka to lead delegation to the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in India, and I believe she has accepted: President Trump
Both countries are affected by terror, and we resolve that will destroy radical Islamic terror: President Trump
During my campaign I pledged that if elected, India will have true friend in White House and that's now exactly what you have, a true friend: President Trump
Pleased to learn about an Indian airline's recent order of 100 new American planes, which will support thousands of American jobs: President Trump
President Trump, PM Modi hold a joint press conference after delegation-level talks
Proud to announce to the media and Indian people that PM Modi and I are leaders on social media, we are believers: President Trump
I salute you PM Modi and the Indian people for your accomplishments: President Trump
India is the fastest growing economy in the world: President Trump
It's a great honor to welcome leader of the world's largest democracy to the White House: President Trump #ModiInUS pic.twitter.com/QZ3aRv7XBw
— ANI (@ANI_news) June 26, 2017
US: PM Modi and President Trump to issue a joint statement at the Rose Garden in the White House shortly. pic.twitter.com/jcq7lRMmDH
— ANI (@ANI_news) June 26, 2017
We agreed on most things and I would say by the end of the day we’ll agree on everything: President Trump
Press statement expected shortly at the White House Rose Garden
Thank you for ordering equipment from US; no one makes military equipment like the US: President Trump during delegation level talks with PM Modi
Delegation level talks between India and USA in the cabinet room at the White House pic.twitter.com/13itaYfK44
— ANI (@ANI_news) June 26, 2017
Modi addresses Trump in Hindi, says US has great role to play in world affairs
You're the oldest democracy, we're the biggest: PM Modi to President Trump
President Trump thanks India for ordering military equipment from the US
US President Donald Trump (C) and first lady Melania Trump meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington (Reuters)
You have done a great job, economically and you are doing well in so many ways, I would like to congratulate you: President Trump to PM Modi
#WATCH: PM Modi met US President Trump at the Oval room in the White House, said "He (PM Modi) has done a great job, economically". pic.twitter.com/zT2wufiraq
— ANI (@ANI_news) June 26, 2017
Its a great honour to have PM Modi here who has been such a great PM: President Donald Trump
#WATCH: PM Modi meets President Trump https://t.co/drVi7OcDTE
— ANI (@ANI_news) June 26, 2017
President @realDonaldTrump has welcomed me with immense warmth. I thank him for the welcome: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 26, 2017
In the Oval Office PM Modi and President Trump pic.twitter.com/ANR3l1OX5q
— Smita Prakash (@smitaprakash) June 26, 2017
PM Modi, President Trump discuss key issues at the White House
President Trump, PM Modi exchange pleasantries in the White House Oval Office
This is a welcome not just for me but for 125 crore Indians: PM Modi
Am extremely grateful for the welcome: PM Modi
Have a lot to speak after the meeting: PM Modi
PM Modi meets President Trump at the White House. Melania Trump also present #ModiInUS pic.twitter.com/eTof8KdYHF
— ANI (@ANI_news) June 26, 2017
PM Narendra Modi arrives at the White House, received by President Trump and wife Melania pic.twitter.com/ltNWLJPZbW
— ANI (@ANI_news) June 26, 2017
This President Trump's first working dinner with a foreign dignitary at the White House after assuming office. The meeting is scheduled to last for about 20 minutes followed by delegation-level talks in the neighbouring Cabinet Room
PM Modi's one-on-one meet with President Trump to start shortly at Oval Office
Donald Trump and Melania usher PM Modi inside White House
Show of bonhomie as Trump and PM Modi exchange pleasantries
Melania Trump posts a tweet, welcoming PM Modi
Welcome to the @WhiteHouse Prime Minister Modi! pic.twitter.com/JEAgtlUQcw
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) June 26, 2017
PM Modi's limousine arrives at the White House. President Donald Trump shakes Modi's hand and greets him
President Trump and US first lady Melania arrive at the South Portico of White House to receive PM Modi
#WATCH Live: PM Narendra Modi arrives at the White House to meet President Trump. https://t.co/MlHDIjrztU
— ANI (@ANI_news) June 26, 2017
President Trump and US first lady Melania will receive PM Modi at the South Portico of the White House. The two leaders will spend four hours together which includes a discussion with their delegations in the Cabinet Room, a cocktail reception hosted by Vice-President Mike Pence followed by dinner at the White House
Melania Trump to join Donald Trump in welcoming PM Modi at the White House
Op-ed pieces by leaders are not research articles, they are perspectives. There was no discussion on the Op-ed. Secretary Mattis began by refering to a particular part in the Op-ed that mentions 'seizing the moment' and no need for any hesitation in seizing the moment
Hizbul Mujahideen Syed Salahuddin's designation as global terrorist vindicates India's position that cross border terrorism behind disturbances in Kashmir: MEA
It also underlines the fact that both India and US face threat of terrorism and are working together to counter this threat: MEA
Hizbul chief Syed Salahuddin designated global terrorist by US Department of State ahead of Modi-Trump meet
Notification has just come, we will look at that, will see what specific provisions are: MEA on S Salahuddin designated as Global Terrorist
New administration conveyed strong desire to build upon the progress achieved so far, specifically in strategic areas of counter-terrorism, defence co-operation, co-operation in the Indian Ocean region and science and technology: Ministry of External Affairs
Secretary Mattis began by referring PM Modi's Opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal in which he writes about expanding partnership and taking it on an upward trajectory, Discussion on situation in Indo-Pacific, Asia Pacific. There was discussion on the situation in Afghanistan and what the two countries can do together. Both countries decided to remain in touch, co-operate and focus on the security situation in Afghanistan and on rebuilding Afghanistan: MEA
There was strong focus on terrorism and co-operation in counter-terrorism. It was very clear that given the challenges the two countries have faced and continue to face, in the discussions the two sides touched upon the broad direction in which they can develop this cooperation: Ministry of External Affairs after Tillerson-Modi meeting
There was a general discussion on global situation, situation in Asia and Indo-Pacific region and elsewhere. In discussion with US Secretary of State Tillerson, PM Modi conveyed that the fulcrum of India's foreign policy is to have good relations with all countries, particularly with our neighbours: External Affairs spokesperson Gopal Baglay
#WATCH: MEA PC at Washington, D.C. https://t.co/9lingZlsWI
— ANI (@ANI_news) June 26, 2017
Preparing the ground for the meeting between the leaders. Mr. Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State calls on PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/tGfeVDT3YD
— Gopal Baglay (@MEAIndia) June 26, 2017
PM Modi and President Trump will meet at the Oval Office for 20-minutes between 3.50 pm and 4.10 pm EST, tentatively 1.20 am and 1.40 am IST
They will subsequently hold delegation-level talks for an hour between from 4.10 pm and 5.10pm EST (1.40 am and 2.40 am IST)
US: Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets United States Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson in Washington, D.C. pic.twitter.com/bNhB7RMesW
— ANI (@ANI_news) June 26, 2017
US: Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets United States Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis in Washington, D.C. pic.twitter.com/U4bCBR6WoT
— ANI (@ANI_news) June 26, 2017
PM Modi and US President Donald Trump will hold their first one-on-one meeting at the White House Oval Office in a few hours from now.
Foreign investment and trade are likely to be the key points of discussion between the two heads of state, with the Indian PM expected to make a pitch for India as an attractive destination for investors. In an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal editorial, the Indian PM indicated that bilateral trade between the two countries was poised for a "multifold increase".
Before his meeting with Trump, Modi will meet Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, as India eyes the purchase of more military equipment from the US.
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