Justin Trudeau in India: Prime Minister Narendra receives his Canadian counterpart at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Friday (Express Photo/Praveen Jain)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau inked six MoUs, including one on energy cooperation, on Friday, after holding bilateral talks on a wide range of topics. Their talks a range of issues including terrorism and extremism, as well as ways to strengthen ties in trade, education and defence. Delivering a joint statement, PM Modi said it was important for the two countries to work together to fight the menace of terrorism and extremism.
PM Modi also said the two countries share similar views on the proliferation of North Korea, safety and peace in the Indo-Pacific region and independence of democratic institutions in Maldives. Trudeau, thanking PM Modi for his hospitality, said the two countries shared similar democratic and cultural principles.
Trudeau was given a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan this morning, where he was received by President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Modi and members of the Union Cabinet. He later paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. He also held talks with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.
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- Feb 23, 2018 at 4:06 pmLets hope they will jointly fight gau rakshak terrorism , anti dalit terrorism , rapes against women etc etcReply
- Mango ManFeb 23, 2018 at 4:52 pmYogi, it is about time to go to workReply
- سبحان احمدFeb 23, 2018 at 4:01 pmHahah...Terrorist Modi is asking to stop terrorism..Reply
- Mango ManFeb 23, 2018 at 4:50 pmToo many Ganduu's around. Amit Shah it is time that you go to workReply
- Feb 23, 2018 at 3:26 pmwhen politicians don't have anything concrete agreements they talk about fighting terrorism.Reply
Babu IndianFeb 23, 2018 at 2:41 pmI was just watching some fresh videos from Syria, Yemen and Iraq, Balkans , Philippines , Afghanistan and some African countries . Muslims killing Muslims like brutal animals using mass weapons . These are people , white , black and brown colored , gone savage under the influence of some medieval so called peaceful religion . That s also the terrible condition of our desi brethrens along the two flanks of our land . Terrible future waiting for us and our kids if isamization is not stopped right here and right now .Reply
Mrudhul JoyFeb 23, 2018 at 2:23 pmg pa modi.. why should a young nation like ours need oldies like Modi to lead us ?Reply- Mango ManFeb 23, 2018 at 4:53 pmBecause you are half baked creaturesReply
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Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said: The talks with PM @JustinTrudeau were fruitful. Our discussions focussed on closer India-Canada cooperation in various sectors including investment, trade, energy and stronger people-to-people relations.
Prime Minister Trudeau says India is a natural partner and a trusted friend. "Modi and I welcome cooperation in several sectors," he said. He adds that India is the second largest source of students in Canadian universities. He said the two countries are similar in terms of democratic and cultural practices as well. He ends by thanking the PM Modi for his hospitality.
Modi says, "Prime Minister Trudeau and I exchanged our view on global issues. We discussed in detail the situation of Afghanistan. It is evident and true that the government and the people of Afghanistan need support in tackling the menace of terrorism and in establishing a peaceful atmosphere in the country."
He adds, "We share common views on the proliferation of North Korea, safety and peace in Indo-Pacific region and independence of democratic institutions in Maldives."
PM Modi says an MoU on higher education has been renewed between India and Canada. This will benefit the students of both nations; and those travelling to and from India, he adds.
Modi continues, "India has attached a high importance to pursuing its strategic partnership with Canada. Our ties are based on democracy, pluralism, the supremeity of law and the mutual interaction." Modi says the two countries have agreed to strengthen ties in the area of security, terrorism and extremism.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the press following bilateral talks with his Canadian counterpart, tells Trudeau he is happy he has visited the country along with his family. He added that he is also happy that Trudeau was able to visit several cities across the country.
The two Prime Ministers signed several key MoUs during their bilateral talks today. The two will deliver a press conference shortly.
EAM spokesperson Raveesh Kumar says Modi and his Canadian counterpart held discussions on strengthening cooperation in trade and investment, energy, education, healthcare, IT, start up, science and technology, defence and security, tourism and people-to-people contacts.
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New momentum in India-Canada ties, says the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart will hold bilateral talks this afternoon on key sectors.
The Prime Ministers have met at Hyderabad House where they are scheduled to hold bilateral talks. Modi, in a tweet last night, said he was looking forward to meeting Trudeau. The two are expected to cover wide ranging areas in key sectors of mutual interest.
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Pictures of Justin Trudeau paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on Friday. He, along with his family, lay a wreath and made an entry in the visitors' book. (Express Photo/Amit Mehra)
As Modi met Canada's first family, the Prime Minister had expressed earlier, "I hope PM @JustinTrudeau and his family had a very enjoyable stay so far. I particularly look forward to meeting his children Xavier, Ella-Grace, and Hadrien."
In pictures: Justic Trudeau is accorded ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. He is received by President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and members of the Union Cabinet. Despite arriving in the country a week ago, this is the first time the two Prime Ministers have met. See photos here.
Watch: Trudeau picks up a cricket bat on the sidelines of his visit to India. On Thursday, he met former Indian cricket captains Kapil Dev and Mohammad Azharuddin. Along with his sons, the Canadian Prime Minister tried his hand at the sport.
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Trudeau, Swaraj hold talks Justin Trudeau and Sushma Swaraj are holding bilateral talks. Their meeting comes a day after Swaraj met a Canadian delegation, including the Canadian Foreign Minister. They held discussions on a wide range of topics including strengthening relations in trade and investment, security and cybersecurity, energy, people to people contacts and other relevant bilateral and regional issues.
Trudeau and his family visited Rajghat, and paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi. Trudeau later met External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. The two will hold talks on ways to strengthen ties and deepen partnership between India and Canada.
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Trudeau's visit to India has been mired in controversy. The latest issues to dampen the mood? Canada-based Khalistani activist, convicted in the attempted murder of a Punjab Minister in 1986, was invited to two events organised for Trudeau, in Mumbai and Delhi. After it kicked up a row, the Canadian High Commission in New Delhi said it had rescinded the invitation last night. Meanwhile, a Canadian journalist who protested PM Modi's visit to Canada in 2015, is also part of Trudeau's delegation to India.
The Trudeaus visited the Taj Mahal in Agra last Sunday.
Read The Indian Express editorial on the trip: "The Taj Mahal portrait is just one of those things that foreign dignitaries tick off their itinerary, before getting on to more serious business. In most cases, it is the Taj’s beauty which towers over its visitors, making it a largely stiff, formal affair. However, the picture of Trudeau, back to the camera, roughhousing the littlest one as the family breaks into peals of laughter around him. Who would have thought this was a prime minister on an official visit — and not a doting family man on a picnic?"
Read the entire editorial here.
Here are some pictures of Prime Minister Narendra Modi receiving his Canadian counterpart at the Rashtrapati Bhavan this morning. Trudeau arrived in India last Saturday, but this is the first meeting between the two leaders. Later today, they are expected to hold bilateral talks on key sectors of mutual interest including trade and investment, energy, science and innovation, higher education, infrastructure development, skill development and, space.
(Expresss Photo/Praveen Jain)
Trudeau has a packed day ahead in the national capital. He heads to Rajghat now to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. Later, he is expected to hold talks with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj before meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Taking to Twitter yesterday, PM Modi said he was looking forward to meeting Trudeau. He also tweeted, "I hope PM @JustinTrudeau and his family had a very enjoyable stay so far. I particularly look forward to meeting his children Xavier, Ella-Grace, and Hadrien. Here is a picture from my 2015 Canada visit, when I'd met PM Trudeau and Ella-Grace."
Replying to his tweet, Trudeau said, "She remembers it well, @narendramodi! It's been great to visit so far - we'll see you today."
Trudeau was given a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. He was received by President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and members of the Union Cabinet. He has a busy day ahead of him. Read his itinerary today here.
Welcome to our live blog on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's visit to India. Trudeau arrived last Saturday and has travelled to several states in the country over the last week. Today, he will meet Narendra Modi and the two Prime Ministers will hold bilateral talks. Follow for latest news and updates.