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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi in bilateral meeting with the President of South Africa, Mr. Jacob Zuma, in Ufa, Russia on July 09, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi in bilateral meeting with the President of Brazil, Mrs. Dilma Rousseff, in Ufa, Russia on July 09, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi in bilateral meeting with the President of Brazil, Mrs. Dilma Rousseff, in Ufa, Russia on July 09, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi in bilateral meeting with the President of Brazil, Mrs. Dilma Rousseff, in Ufa, Russia on July 09, 2015.
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Modi exchanges pleasantries with Sharif
Ufa (Russia), Jul 9, 2015, (PTI)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi exchanged pleasantries with his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif here today on the eve of their first meeting in over a year.
The two leaders briefly met each other at a dinner hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin, host of the BRICS and SCO summits.

Modi and Sharif will meet officially here tomorrow morning after more than a year, a period that witnessed ups and downs in Indo-Pak relations over Islamabad's attitude towards elements instigating terror against India.

During tomorrow's meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, Modi is expected to voice concerns over cross-border terrorism and discuss the state of bilateral ties and their future direction.

Modi and Sharif met for the first time in New Delhi in May last year when the Pakistani leader came to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the Indian Prime Minister.

The two leaders were last together in Kathmandu in November for the SAARC Summit but they did not have a bilateral meeting because of the acrimony between the two countries at that time over Pakistan's envoy in New Delhi engaging with separatist Hurriyat leaders which led to the cancellation of Foreign Secretary-level talks.


 
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi meeting the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Nawaz Sharif, on the sidelines of the SCO Summit, in Ufa, Russia on July 10, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi meeting the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Nawaz Sharif, on the sidelines of the SCO Summit, in Ufa, Russia on July 10, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Nawaz Sharif, during their meeting, on the sidelines of the SCO Summit, in Ufa, Russia on July 10, 2015.
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Modi, Sharif shake hands, begin meeting | Zee News

Ufa: Prime Minister Narendra Modi shook hands warmly with his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif as they sat down for bilateral talks here on Friday.

The bilateral talks on the sidelines of the SCO summit come more than a year after they held talks on May 26 in New Delhi.

The talks are expected to provide forward movement to bilateral ties.

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Narendra Modi-Nawaz Sharif talks: Five key developments | Zee News
Ufa (Russia): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif met here on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit and condemned terrorism in all its forms.


Also, Sharif invited Modi to visit Pakistan for the SAARC summit in 2016. PM Modi has accepted the invite.

Here are the five steps India and Pakistan decided to take:

  1. National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and his Pakistani counterpart Sartaj Aziz will meet in New Delhi to discuss all issues connected to terrorism.
  2. Early meetings of DG BSF and DG Pakistan Rangers followed by that of Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs).
  3. A mechanism for facilitating religious tourism will also be worked out.
  4. The two countries also agreed to free fishermen in each other's custody, along with their boats, within a period of 15 days.
  5. Both sides agreed to discuss ways and means to expedite the Mumbai case trial, including additional information like providing voice samples.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif concluded their bilateral talks in Ufa on Friday. The talks, which began at around 9.20 am local time, continued for an hour.



The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi meeting the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Mr. Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, on the sidelines of the SCO Summit, in Ufa, Russia on July 10, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi meeting the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Mr. Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, on the sidelines of the SCO Summit, in Ufa, Russia on July 10, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi meeting the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Mr. Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, on the sidelines of the SCO Summit, in Ufa, Russia on July 10, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi meeting the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Mr. Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, on the sidelines of the SCO Summit, in Ufa, Russia on July 10, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the Plenary Session of SCO Heads of State Council, in Ufa, Russia on July 10, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi delivering his address at SCO Heads of State Council Plenary Session, in Ufa, Russia on July 10, 2015.
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PM Narendra Modi's speech at SCO Summit: As it happened... | Zee News
By Kamna Arora | Last Updated: Friday, July 10, 2015 - 20:44

Ufa: The 15th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit opened on Friday at Ufa in Russia. India and Pakistan have been included in the bloc. Addressing the meeting, hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin and attended by Chinese President Xi Jinping and other SCO leaders, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Pakistan for joining the group. Here are the key points he made:

  • India and Pakistan have been included in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) bloc.
  • PM Narendra Modi concludes his speech.
  • SCO is an important part of our vision. I assure you of India's full cooperation to SCO: PM Modi
  • I also take this opportunity to congratulate Pakistan on joining the SCO: PM
  • We will work with the SCO to combat terrorism and extremism: PM Modi
  • The future of prosperity rests on the foundation of peace. India will contribute to advancing peace and friendship in the region, says the PM.
  • India will deepen its engagement with the SCO in areas like Human Resource Development, Information and communications technology, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, banking and capital markets, Micro Small and Medium Enterprises, micro finance, food security and agriculture: PM
  • Promoting deeper understanding and exchanges, especially among our youth, will promote greater unity in the region and beyond: PM
  • Assuring India's full cooperation to the SCO, Modi said: “For the past few centuries, we have all looked away from the centre of this great landmass, towards the sea and other regions. The time has come reach out to each other across the region."
  • We will support efforts to create an environment that eases barriers and facilitates trade and investments in the region: PM
  • India will be pleased to contribute to the development of infrastructure in the region, says the PM
  • India has been an actively participating in SCO activities that are open to Observers. We have deeply valued our association with SCO, says PM Modi.
  • Our membership of SCO is a natural extension of these relationships and mirrors the region’s place in India’s future: PM Modi
  • Our strategic ties with Russia and China are deep: PM PM Narendra Modi at the SCO Summit
  • Our ties with Central Asia are very old.
  • Observing that the SCO region is characterised by a rich diversity of cultures, Modi said: “Our association with SCO will seek to advance our shared vision to reconnect and integrate Eurasia’s different regions.”
  • I express gratitude for granting India full membership of the organisation.
  • I thank you for inviting India to SCO Heads of State Council Plenary Session.

Founded in 2001, the SCO has China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan as its full members. Afghanistan, India, Iran, Mongolia and Pakistan are observers while Belarus, Turkey and Sri Lanka are dialogue partners.
 
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi in the SCO family photographs, in Ufa, Russia on July 10, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi in the SCO family photographs, in Ufa, Russia on July 10, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi with the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Nawaz Sharif and the President of Afghanistan, Md. Ashraf Ghani, at SCO summit, in Ufa, Russia on July 10, 2015.
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PM Modi concludes Russia visit; heads to Turkmenistan | Zee News
Last Updated: Friday, July 10, 2015 - 20:15

Ufa (Russia): Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday concluded his three-day visit to Russia during which he attended the BRICS and SCO summits besides holding path-breaking talks with his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif and other world leaders.


"I leave Russia, fully satisfied with the ground covered during the @BRICS2015 & SCO Summits. The meetings & talks have been productive," he tweeted before leaving for Turkmenistan, the fourth leg of his six-nation tour.

"A special thanks to President (Vladimir) Putin for being an exceptional host during the stay in Russia," he added in another tweet.

During his stay here, Modi attended the Summit of five-nation BRICS, which focused on economic and security cooperation.

He also attended the Summit of the six-member grouping, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), which today decided to grant full membership to India.

On the sidelines of the Summit, he held a meeting with Sharif during which a host of significant decisions were taken to improve ties.

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Hello Turkmenistan, says PM Modi on arrival at Ashgabat airport | Zee News


Last Updated: Friday, July 10, 2015 - 22:16
Ashgabat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in the Turkmenistan capital of Ashgabat on the fourth leg of his Central Asian tour.

“Hello Turkmenistan. I bring the greetings & goodwill of the people of India. Looking forward to a fruitful visit,” tweeted PM Modi on his Twitter handle.

"Salam Turkmenistan! PM @narendramodi arrives at Ashgabat Airport on the fourth leg of his Central Asia tour," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted.

Modi will also travel to Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan before returning home on July 13.

He has already visited Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan and also attended the BRICS and SCO summits in Ufa, Russia.

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi arrives at Ashgabat International Airport, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on July 10, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being welcomed by the children on his arrival at Ashgabat International Airport, Turkmenistan on July 10, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being welcomed by the children on his arrival at Ashgabat International Airport, Turkmenistan on July 10, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being welcomed by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Mr. Rasit Meredow on his arrival at Ashgabat International Airport, Turkmenistan on July 10, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being welcomed by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Mr. Rasit Meredow on his arrival at Ashgabat International Airport, Turkmenistan on July 10, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi meeting the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Mr. Rasit Meredow, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on July 10, 2015.
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India to help build infrastructure in Central Asia: Modi
Ufa (Russia), July 10, 2015 (IANS)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India will help develop infrastructure in the Central Asian region.

"Our ties with Central Asia are very old," Modi said while addressing the 15th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit here.

"India will be pleased to contribute to the development of infrastructure in the region," he said.

The prime minister noted that India has been "actively participating in SCO activities that are open to observers".

"Our membership of SCO is a natural extension of these relationships and mirrors the region's place in India's future," he said.

SCO leaders are set to pass a resolution on starting the procedures to grant India and Pakistan full membership of the organisation.

Founded in 2001, the SCO has China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan as its full members.

Afghanistan, India, Iran, Mongolia and Pakistan are observers while Belarus, Turkey and Sri Lanka are dialogue partners.

Modi said India would "support efforts to create an environment that eases barriers and facilitates trade and investments in the region".

Observing that the SCO region is characterised by a rich diversity of cultures, Modi said: " Our association with SCO will seek to advance our shared vision to reconnect and integrate Eurasia's different regions."

He also called for promoting deeper understanding and exchanges, saying that these, "especially among our youth, will promote greater unity in the region and beyond".

"The future of prosperity rests on the foundation of peace. India will contribute to advancing peace and friendship in the region," the prime minister said.

He said India would join SCO in the fight against terrorism.
"We will work with SCO to combat terrorism and extremism."
Assuring India's full cooperation to the SCO, Modi said: "For the past few centuries, we have all looked away from the centre of this great landmass, towards the sea and other regions. The time has come reach out to each other across the region."

He said India looked forward to lending its support to "building infrastructure, easing barriers of trade, expanding connectivity".

The prime minister said India would deepen its engagement with SCO member-states in human resource development, information and communication technology, pharmaceuticals and health, banking and capital markets, micro- small and medium enterprises (MSME), micro-finance and food security.

"SCO is an important part of our vision. I assure you of India's full cooperation to SCO," Modi said in his speech.

In the course of his speech, he also congratulated Pakistan for joining the SCO.
 
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being welcomed by the President of Turkmenistan, Mr. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, at Independence Square, in Oguzkhan Palace, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on July 11, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being welcomed by the President of Turkmenistan, Mr. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, at Independence Square, in Oguzkhan Palace, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on July 11, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inspecting the Guard of Honour, during the Ceremonial Welcome, at Independence Square, in Oguzkhan Palace, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on July 11, 2015. The President of Turkmenistan, Mr. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov is also seen.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi meeting the Turkmenistan delegation at Ceremonial Welcome, at Independence Square, in Oguzkhan Palace, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on July 11, 2015. The President of Turkmenistan, Mr. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov is also seen.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi with the President of Turkmenistan, Mr. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at the Ceremonial Welcome, at Independence Square, in Oguzkhan Palace, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on July 11, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi in tete-a-tete with the President of Turkmenistan, Mr. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, at Oguzkhan Palace, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on July 11, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi in tete-a-tete with the President of Turkmenistan, Mr. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, at Oguzkhan Palace, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on July 11, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi in tete-a-tete with the President of Turkmenistan, Mr. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, at Oguzkhan Palace, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on July 11, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi with the President of Turkmenistan, Mr. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at the Press Statements, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on July 11, 2015.
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Prime Minister's Office
11-July, 2015 15:13 IST
Text of PM’s Media Statement in Turkmenistan

His Excellency Mr President,

Members of the media,

It is a great pleasure to visit Turkmenistan. I am also delighted to see Ashgabat. It stands on a once thriving trade route since ancient times. It is now a beautiful 'Ak Shaharim' or the White City. It reflects your great vision and the nation's prosperity.

Mr. President, I am very grateful to you and the people of Turkmenistan for a very warm welcome and generous hospitality.

Our long standing and deep-rooted civilisational and cultural ties are well known. It has created a sense of familiarity and goodwill between our people. It is a strong foundation of close relations between our two countries.

India attaches great importance to this relationship. There is enormous potential for cooperation between India, a nation of 1.25 billion people with a large and rapidly growing economy, and Turkmenistan, a nation rich in resources.

As India deepens its relations with Central Asia, Turkmenistan will play a crucial role in it.

We have shared interests in a peaceful and stable Afghanistan and Central Asia. We also have common purpose in combating terrorism and extremism in our region.

Connecting South and Central Asia will open up new economic opportunities in our region and beyond.

I thank Mr. President for sharing this vision and for his strong support to the relationship.

The most significant initiative in our relationship is the TAPI Gas Pipeline. This could transform regional economic cooperation and bring prosperity along the route. We welcomed the agreements between the four countries for the pipeline. We underlined the need to implement the project quickly.

I also proposed to President that we should explore multiple options, including the additional possibility of land-sea route through Iran.

I conveyed our interest in long term investment in the energy sector in Turkmenistan. We welcome the decision by ONGC Videsh Limited to open an office in Ashgabat.

We had a very positive discussion on India's interest in investment in downstream industries, including petrochemicals and fertilizer. The Memorandum of Understanding in the fertilizer sector will enable long term arrangements for supply of fertilizers from here to India.

Connectivity is an area of priority for both countries. If we use the Iran route, Ashgabat is the first capital we would reach in Central Asia.

We are grateful for Turkmenistan’s support to India joining the Ashgabat Agreement on trade and transit. I have also proposed that Turkmenistan becomes a member of the International North South Transport Corridor.

Together with the Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran rail link, and India's proposed investment in Chahbahar Port in Iran, these initiatives will strengthen connectivity between our countries.

Training and human resource development is an important area of cooperation. India will enhance its training scholarship programme. I welcome the upgrading of the Turkmen India Industrial Training Institute in Ashgabat.

The agreements on sports and tourism will deepen the contacts between our people.

Later today, I will have the pleasure of unveiling the bust of Mahatma Gandhi. It will be a reminder of our shared commitment to the cause of a peaceful, inclusive and a just world.

I am looking forward to the inauguration of the Centre of Yoga and Traditional Medicines. It is a tribute to our cultural links. It also gives us opportunities to revive our very old tradition of fruitful cooperation in traditional medicines. I also proposed to him that Ashgabat could be developed as an International Centre for Holistic Healthcare. I offered full support for it.

The defence agreement is a reflection of our shared interest in closer security cooperation, including in combating terrorism.

I am grateful to President and the people of Turkmenistan for the support in making the International Day of Yoga on June 21 a huge global success.

I congratulated the President on the 20th anniversary of the adoption of Permanent Neutrality by Turkmenistan. India acknowledges the contributions of this policy to peace and stability in Turkmenistan and the wider region.

Again, Mr. President, this has been a short but very productive visit. I am confident that our relationship will grow in strength in the coming years.

I look forward to receiving you in India, Mr. President, in the near future.

Thank you.


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India, Turkmenistan sign seven agreements | Zee News
Last Updated: Saturday, July 11, 2015 - 16:05
Ashgabat (Turkmenistan): Following delegation talks on Saturday, India and Turkmenistan signed seven agreements for enhancing cooperation among the two nations.

"Following delegation level talks, India and Turkmenistan signed 7 agreements for enhancing coopn in a no of sectors," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted.

The agreements were signed in the fields of defence, supply of chemical products, foreign affairs, sports, science and technology, medicine and tourism.

The delegation talks were held earlier in the day between visiting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.
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Prime Minister's Office11-July, 2015 16:15 IST
List of Agreements/ MOUs signed during the Visit of Prime Minister to Turkmenistan

1. Memorandum of Understanding on Supply of Chemical Products between the Indian Public Sector Undertaking ‘Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited’ and the Turkmen State concern ‘Turkmenhimiya’

2. Memorandum Of Understanding between the Foreign Service Institute of the Ministry of External Affairs of the Republic of India and the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan

3. Agreement Between The Ministry Of Youth Affairs And Sports Of The Republic Of India And The State Committee For Sport Of Turkmenistan On Cooperation In The Field Of Sports

4. Programme Of Cooperation In Science And Technology Between The Government Of The Republic Of India And The Government Of Turkmenistan For The Period Of 2015-2017

5. Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of Turkmenistan on Cooperation in Yoga and Traditional Medicine

6. Memorandum Of Understanding Between The Government Of The Republic Of India And The Government Of Turkmenistan On Cooperation In The Field Of Tourism

7. Agreement between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Republic of Turkmenistan on Cooperation in the field of Defence

8. Indo-Turkmen Joint Statements
 
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi and the President of Turkmenistan, Mr. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at the Signing Ceremony of the Agreements, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on July 11, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi and the President of Turkmenistan, Mr. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at the Signing Ceremony of the Agreements, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on July 11, 2015.
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Prime Minister's Office
11-July, 2015 15:50 IST
PM presents President of Turkmenistan a specially handcrafted house saddle

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today presented President of Turkmenistan, H.E. Mr. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, a specially handcrafted horse saddle. President Berdimuhamedov is a keen horse rider and known for his passion for horse breeding, racing and equestrian.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi presents the President of Turkmenistan, Mr. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov a specially handcrafted house saddle, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on July 11, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the Mausoleum of the First President of Turkmenistan, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on July 11, 2015.

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the Mausoleum of the First President of Turkmenistan, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on July 11, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the Mausoleum of the First President of Turkmenistan, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on July 11, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi laying wreath at the Mausoleum of the First President of Turkmenistan, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on July 11, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi laying wreath at the Independence Monument, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on July 11, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi planting a sapling at the Independence Monument, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on July 11, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi arrives at the Bagtyarlyk Sports Complex to unveil the bust of the Mahatma Gandhi, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on July 11, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi arrives at the Bagtyarlyk Sports Complex to unveil the bust of the Mahatma Gandhi, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on July 11, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi unveiling the bust of the Mahatma Gandhi, at the Bagtyarlyk Sports Complex, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on July 11, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi paying floral tributes at the bust of the Mahatma Gandhi, at the Bagtyarlyk Sports Complex, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on July 11, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi paid tributes at the bust of the Mahatma Gandhi, at the Bagtyarlyk Sports Complex, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on July 11, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurating the Traditional Medicine and Yoga Centre, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on July 11, 2015.
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Prime Minister's Office
11-July, 2015 17:30 IST
PM inaugurates Yoga Centre, unveils bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Ashgabat

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today inaugurated a Traditional Medicine and Yoga Centre in Ashgabat. He also unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi. Speaking at the occasion, after witnessing a Yoga demonstration, the Prime Minister said that this was an occasion of immense happiness for him - where children greeted him in Hindi, a bhajan was sung as the bust of the Mahatma was unveiled, and some Yoga asanas were demonstrated so accurately.

The Prime Minister referred to his meeting with Turkmenistan President Mr. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov earlier today, and said that the President had said this was a small beginning towards his vision of a world class Yoga Centre, which would demonstrate the effects of Yoga to people.

Referring to Mahatma Gandhi, the Prime Minister said the solutions to two big problems facing mankind today - terrorism and climate change - could be found in the life and thought of Mahatma Gandhi.

The Prime Minister hoped that the Yoga Centre and the Mahatma Gandhi bust would spread a positive message across Central Asia.

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PM Modi unveils bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Ashgabat | Zee News
Last Updated: Saturday, July 11, 2015 - 17:58
Ashgabat (Turkmenistan): Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Ashgabat on Saturday.

The Prime Minister also inaugurated a traditional medicine and yoga centre and visited the mausoleum of the first president of Turkmenistan, Saparmur, at Niyazov .

Prime Minister Modi, who issued a joint statement with Turkmenistan earlier today, proposed that Turkmenistan becomes a member of the International North South Transport Corridor.

The Prime Minister, who arrived here yesterday on the fourth leg of his Central Asian tour, was earlier in the day accorded a ceremonial welcome by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at the Oguzkhan Palace in Ashgabat.

This is the first visit to Turkmenistan by an Indian Prime Minister after PV Narasimha Rao's visit in 1995.
 
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi witnesses the practice of Yoga, at the inauguration of the Traditional Medicine and Yoga Centre, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on July 11, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi witnesses the practice of Yoga, at the inauguration of the Traditional Medicine and Yoga Centre, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on July 11, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi witnesses the practice of Yoga, at the inauguration of the Traditional Medicine and Yoga Centre, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on July 11, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi witnesses the practice of Yoga, at the inauguration of the Traditional Medicine and Yoga Centre, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on July 11, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi delivering his address at the inauguration of the Traditional Medicine and Yoga Centre, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on July 11, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the students of Hindi after the inauguration of the Traditional Medicine and Yoga Centre, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on July 11, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi with the students of Hindi after the inauguration of the Traditional Medicine and Yoga Centre, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan on July 11, 2015.
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After Turkmenistan, PM Modi leaves for Kyrgyzstan | Zee News
Last Updated: Saturday, July 11, 2015 - 22:41

Ashgabat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday left Turkmenistan for Kyrgyzstan, the penultimate stop of his Central Asian tour.

"Farewell Ashgabat. PM @narendramodi emplanes for the penultimate leg of his Central Asia tour," tweeted external affairs ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup.

Earlier, Modi attended a traditional banquet hosted by Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

"A traditional banquet. PM @narendramodi speaks at the dinner hosted in his honour by President Berdimuhamedov," tweeted Swarup.

Modi earlier held talks with President Berdimuhamedov after which both sides inked seven agreements and also agreed to expedite the TAPI gas pipeline project.

Modi ends his Central Asia tour with a visit to Tajikistan before flying home on July 13.

He has visited Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Ufa in Russia for the BRICS and SCO summits.

IANS
 
PM Narendra Modi arrives in Kyrgyzstan | Zee News
Last Updated: Sunday, July 12, 2015 - 00:17
Bishkek: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Kyrgyzstan capital Bishkek on the penultimate stop of his Central Asian tour Saturday night.

"Its never too late for a warm welcome. PM @narendramodi received by PM Sariyev of Kyrgyzstan shortly before midnight," tweeted external affair ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup.

IANS

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being welcomed on his arrival, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on July 11, 2015. The Prime Minister of Kyrgyz Republic, Mr. Temir Sariyev is also seen.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being received by the Prime Minister of Kyrgyz Republic, Mr. Temir Sariyev, on his arrival, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on July 11, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being received by the Prime Minister of Kyrgyz Republic, Mr. Temir Sariyev, on his arrival, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on July 11, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi with the Prime Minister of Kyrgyz Republic, Mr. Temir Sariyev at the Ceremonial Welcome, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on July 11, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inspecting the Guard of Honour, during the Ceremonial Welcome, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on July 11, 2015. The Prime Minister of Kyrgyz Republic, Mr. Temir Sariyev is also seen.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the Victory Monument, in Victory Square, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on July 12, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being received by the President of Kyrgyz Republic, Mr. Almazbek Atambayev, at Ala-Archa State Residence, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on July 12, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi with the President of Kyrgyz Republic, Mr. Almazbek Atambayev, at Ala-Archa State Residence, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on July 12, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi in a restricted meeting with the President of Kyrgyz Republic, Mr. Almazbek Atambayev, at Ala-Archa State Residence, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on July 12, 2015.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi in a restricted meeting with the President of Kyrgyz Republic, Mr. Almazbek Atambayev, at Ala-Archa State Residence, in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on July 12, 2015.
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