Prime Minister Narendra Modi

November 21, 2024 11:46 AM

PM Modi proposes seven-pillar cooperation framework at India-CARICOM summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday outlined seven key pillars of cooperation between India and Caribbean nations as he participated in the India-CARICOM Summit in Georgetown, Guyana. He proposed that the acronym "CARICOM," which stands for Caribbean Community, could be reinterpreted as a framework for a seven-pillar program aimed at deepening collaboration between India and the Caribbean countries. CARICOM - The 7 pillars of cooperation “C” stands for Capacity Building. PM Modi ann...

November 21, 2024 8:13 AM

India and Guyana ink 10 MoUs covering agriculture, hydrocarbons, UPI, and defence

India and Guyana signed 10 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country, covering areas such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and the deployment of UPI in the Caribbean nation. Key agreements include an MoU on Cooperation in the Hydrocarbons Sector, focusing on joint efforts in crude sourcing, natural gas collaboration, and infrastructure development. This partnership also aims to enhance capacity building and expertise sharing across the hydroc...

November 20, 2024 1:09 PM

PM Modi thanks Indian diaspora in Guyana for warm welcome

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Indian diaspora in Guyana for their spirited welcome as he arrived in Georgetown for the final leg of his three-nation visit. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "A heartfelt thank you to the Indian community in Guyana for their warm and spirited welcome. They have shown that distance is never a barrier to staying connected to one's roots. Glad to see the community making a mark here across different sectors." In addition, leaders...

November 20, 2024 11:37 AM

India will strengthen global health efforts: PM Modi to WHO chief

India will work towards efforts to boost global health, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday while pledging his support to World Health Organisation chief Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who he addresses as ‘Tulsi Bhai’. He said this in response to Ghebreyesus’ post on X, thanking PM Modi and others for their support and contributions during the first-ever WHO Investment Round held in Brazil. The Prime Minister said that India is actively working in the health sector by integrati...

November 19, 2024 2:25 PM

India, Italy strengthen Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-29 on G20 sidelines

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni strengthened bilateral ties during their meeting at the G20 Summit in Brazil, advancing the India-Italy Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-29 on Monday. The discussions focused on enhancing collaboration in defence, trade, technology, and cultural exchanges, with special emphasis on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC) and the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI). Both leaders agreed to boost trade and inves...

November 19, 2024 11:10 AM

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Italian PM Meloni at G20 summit in Brazil

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. The discussions revolved around enhancing cooperation in key areas, including defence, security, trade, and technology. In a post of X, PM Modi said, "Glad to have met Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the Rio de Janeiro G20 Summit. Our talks centred around deepening ties in defence, security, trade, and technology. We also discussed ways t...

November 19, 2024 9:55 AM

PM Modi has farewell meeting with Biden capping four years of cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a farewell meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit with US President Joe Biden, who is completing his term in January, capping four years of cooperation. “Always a delight to meet him”, PM Modi posted on X with a picture of them together. At the G20 conference table, PM Modi was flanked by Biden and Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. PM Modi developed a rapport with Biden and relations grew between the two democracies in the four years of ...

November 18, 2024 5:43 PM

Nigeria’s national award to PM Modi recognition of his leadership in strengthening links with Global South: Jaishankar

Nigeria has conferred its prestigious national award, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recognizing his leadership in fostering partnerships with the Global South and strengthening India-Nigeria relations. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar hailed the honour as a testament to PM Modi’s statesmanship and the deep ties between the two nations. In a post on X, Jaishankar said, “A recognition of PM Modi’s leadership and commitment in furtheri...

November 17, 2024 4:22 PM

PM Modi receives ceremonial welcome in Abuja, begins bilateral talks with Nigerian President Tinubu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday received a ceremonial welcome at Abuja's Aso Rock Villa, the office and residence of the Nigerian Presidency, ahead of his one-on-one meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. PM Modi, who arrived in Abuja earlier today on a state visit—the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 17 years and his first to West Africa—will engage in delegation-level talks aimed at reviewing and expanding bilateral ties between the two countries. At PM Modi's invitation, P...

November 16, 2024 6:10 PM

PM Modi embarks on five-day visit to Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday departed for his five-day visit to Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana, a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs said. Spokesperson of the MEA, Randhir Jaiswal, called it an 'action-packed' visit. In a post on X, he said, "An action packed visit begins! PM Narendra Modi emplanes on a 3-nation visit to Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana. On the first leg of his visit, PM will be visiting Nigeria, which is the first visit by an Indian PM to Nigeria in 17 years. In B...