PM Modi

November 21, 2024 12:35 PM

PM Modi to address Guyanese Parliament, marking his 14th speech before a foreign legislature

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently in Guyana as part of his three-nation tour, will address a special session of the Guyanese Parliament on Thursday. As the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Guyana in over 50 years, PM Modi's address to the Guyanese Parliament will mark his 14th speech before a foreign legislature, giving him the distinction of being the Indian Prime Minister with the most addresses to foreign parliaments. PM Modi has addressed the U.S. Congress twice—once in 2016 an...

November 21, 2024 8:50 AM

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Trinidad and Tobago PM Keith Rowley

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral discussions with Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Keith Rowley on the sidelines of the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit, marking the conclusion of his three-nation tour. In a post on X, PM Modi shared details of the meeting, stating that the discussions focused on diversifying trade linkages between the two nations. PM Modi also praised Trinidad and Tobago for adopting India’s UPI platform and welcomed the signing of an MoU related to agro and food proces...

November 21, 2024 8:36 AM

Dominica awards PM Modi its highest honour

The Commonwealth of Dominica has conferred its highest national honour, the Dominica Award of Honour, upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi. President Sylvanie Burton presented the award to PM Modi in recognition of his efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and his dedication to strengthening the relationship between India and Dominica. Upon receiving the prestigious award, PM Modi expressed his gratitude, saying, "This honour is not only mine but of 140 crore people of India, their efforts, their v...

November 21, 2024 1:57 AM

PM Modi calls his Guyana visit “significant milestone,” recalls age-old ties between two nations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described his visit to Guyana as a "significant milestone" in the strengthening of bilateral ties between the two nations. His trip marks the first time an Indian Prime Minister has visited Guyana in 56 years. PM Modi, who was warmly welcomed by Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali, took the opportunity to reflect on his personal connection to the country, having previously visited 24 years ago as an ordinary citizen. Addressing a joint press conference with...

November 21, 2024 8:56 AM

President Irfaan Ali welcomes India’s commitment to Guyana’s sugar industry

Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali has expressed profound gratitude to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his visit, which marks a historic moment as the first Indian PM to visit the country in 56 years. During a press meeting, President Ali highlighted the fruitful discussions between the two leaders, which focused on deepening bilateral relations and addressing regional and global concerns. "We are very grateful and humbled by your visit here in Guyana," said President Ali. "Our discussions...

November 19, 2024 9:21 AM

Britain-India free trade talks will launch in 2025; will seek ‘new strategic partnership’: Starmer

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced the relaunch of the stalled talks for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India and said Britain will also seek a “new strategic partnership”. After his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G20 summit on Monday, Starmer said, “A new trade deal with India will support jobs and prosperity in the UK – and represent a step forward in our mission to deliver growth and opportunity across our country”. A statemen...

November 19, 2024 9:22 AM

Firmly focused on the 2047 roadmap, PM Modi and Macron solidify Indo-French strategic partnership

Working jointly towards the completion of several key Indo-French goals all the way to 2047, the centenary year of India's Independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held extensive discussions on the sidelines of the Rio G20 Summit to strengthen the India-France Strategic Partnership. During their meeting, the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to their shared vision for bilateral cooperation and international partnership, outlined in the Horizon 2047 r...

November 19, 2024 8:50 AM

Macron to Meloni, PM Modi holds crucial meetings with world leaders during Rio G20 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of significant bilateral meetings with several world leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, on the sidelines of the 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. "It is always a matter of immense joy to meet my friend, President Emmanuel Macron. Complimented him on the successful hosting of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics earlier this year," PM Modi posted on X after meeting Macro...

November 19, 2024 3:28 AM

PM Modi holds bilateral meetings with global leaders on the sidelines of G20 Summit in Brazil

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of bilateral meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of the 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, focusing on enhancing cooperation in key areas such as defence, trade, security, and technology. On Monday, PM Modi met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, where the two leaders discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties. PM Modi highlighted that the India-Italy relationship could significantly contribute to global progress. "Our talks centred a...

November 19, 2024 2:51 AM

PM Modi holds bilateral meetings with Indonesia and Portugal at G20 Summit in Brazil

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held key bilateral meetings with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Brazil. The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in various domains such as commerce, security, healthcare, and renewable energy. During his meeting with President Prabowo, PM Modi highlighted the 75th anniversary of India-Indonesia diplomatic relations, underscoring efforts to expand the India-In...