Prime Minster Modi's next three nation tour China-Mongolia-South Korea begins

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi with the Chairman, Hyundai Heavy Industries, Mr. Choi Kil-seon at the Hyundai Heavy Industries Shipyard, in Ulsan, South Korea on May 19, 2015.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the people of Indian Community, at the Hyundai Heavy Industries Shipyard, in Ulsan, South Korea on May 19, 2015.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi with the people of Indian Community, at the Hyundai Heavy Industries Shipyard, in Ulsan, South Korea on May 19, 2015.

 

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi meeting the Mayor of Busan Metropolitan City, Mr. Suh Byung-Soo, at Gimhae Air Base, Busan, South Korea on May 19, 2015.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi meeting the Mayor of Pohang, at Gimhae Air Base, Busan, South Korea on May 19, 2015.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi departing from Gimhae Air Base, Busan, South Korea, for New Delhi, after completing his three Nation visit on May 19, 2015.

 

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Last Updated: Wednesday, May 20, 2015 - 00:41
PM returns home after three-nation tour | Zee News


New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned home late on Tuesday night after wrapping up his six-day tour that took him to China, Mongolia and South Korea where he held bilateral talks and signed several pacts to bolster India's relations with the three East Asian countries.


Modi, who began his trip with China, held wide-ranging talks with the leadership of the three nations and also wooed investors for his 'Make in India' campaign.

He began his three-day visit to China from Xi'an, the hometown of Chinese President Xi Jinping with whom he held "very substantive" discussions focussing on strengthening of mutual trust and the boundary issue.

Modi also held talks with his counterpart Li Keqiang and pushed for clarifying the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

The Prime Minister then headed to Mongolia for the first ever visit by an Indian Premier to the country.

Modi held wide-ranging discussions with his Mongolian counterpart Chimed Saikhanbileg and the two leaders pledged to take bilateral economic partnership to a new level.

During the visit, India also announced a USD one billion credit line to Mongolia for infrastructure development as the two countries upgraded their ties to "Strategic Partnership" and agreed to deepen defence cooperation besides exploring potential for tie ups in areas like the civil nuclear sector.

In South Korea, the final destination of his three-nation tour, Modi and President Park Geun-hye held discussions and resolved to add "new substance, speed and content" covering defence, trade and investment, and regional cooperation to take the bilateral ties to a qualitatively higher level.

South Korea decided to provide USD 10 billion to India for infrastructure, development of smart cities, railways, power generation and other diversified areas as the two countries agreed to upgrade their bilateral relationship to a "Special Strategic Partnership".

PTI

 

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Prime Minister's Office
29-August, 2017 13:36 IST
Visit of Prime Minister to China and Myanmar (September 3-7, 2017)


At the invitation of the President of People’s Republic of China, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Xiamen in China’s Fujian province during September 3-5, 2017 to attend the 9th BRICS Summit.

Subsequently, Prime Minister will pay a State visit to Myanmar from September 5-7, 2017 at the invitation of H.E. U Htin Kyaw, President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. This will be Prime Minister Modi’s first bilateral State visit to Myanmar. During the visit, Prime Minister will hold discussions with State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi on matters of mutual interest and also call on President U Htin Kyaw. Apart from his engagements in the capital city of Nay Pyi Taw, he will visit Yangon and Bagan.

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[Tshering22]

I generally see the younger generation in China being more open and optimistic about our relations.

This is good. In fact who knows that in the future Japan and China might resolve their bitterness and move towards warmer ties.

We should push for the good part as well in foreign relations.

 

[Vishwabalas]

I generally see the younger generation in China being more open and optimistic about our relations.

This is good. In fact who knows that in the future Japan and China might resolve their bitterness and move towards warmer ties.

We should push for the good part as well in foreign relations.

We should push for move Hindi movies in China. That is a good first point of contact and will help them understand Indian society a lot better.

Its sad that china limits the number of movies that can be shown in china. I think its 25 foreign film per year. Out of which only 1 or 2 is Hindi movies. Rest is taken up by Hollywood.

India needs to demand a larger quota to improve bilateral relations.

 

[Tshering22]

We should push for move Hindi movies in China. That is a good first point of contact and will help them understand Indian society a lot better.

Its sad that china limits the number of movies that can be shown in china. I think its 25 foreign film per year. Out of which only 1 or 2 is Hindi movies. Rest is taken up by Hollywood.

India needs to demand a larger quota to improve bilateral relations.

There is only one problem in this which I see.

It is just that what the common Chinese think doesn't matter squat to the CCP as they will continue to forward their policies regardless of how friendly or hostile their government feels.

 

[Vishwabalas]

There is only one problem in this which I see.

It is just that what the common Chinese think doesn't matter squat to the CCP as they will continue to forward their policies regardless of how friendly or hostile their government feels.

I do not expect any policy change, but its better to have a population who is friendly toward us than hostile.

Besides India can make some money to reduce this absurd trade deficit.

 

[Tshering22]

I do not expect any policy change, but its better to have a population who is friendly toward us than hostile.

Besides India can make some money to reduce this absurd trade deficit.

At a national level, their friendliness won't really matter since all official related issues will be addressed by their government even if the common chinese and indians are hugging each other.

 

[Vishwabalas]

At a national level, their friendliness won't really matter since all official related issues will be addressed by their government even if the common chinese and indians are hugging each other.

I agree. But its still better to have friendly people to people relationship to oil the relationship. They are our neighbors after all. There is no need to make emotional judgements, just practical ones.

 

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Cabinet
30-August, 2017 14:54 IST
Cabinet approves MoU with Myanmar for the Conservation of Earthquake-Damaged Pagodas at Bagan

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Myanmar for the conservation of earthquake-damaged pagodas at Bagan, Myanmar. The MoU will be signed during the visit of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to Myanmar during 6-7 September 2017.

Implementation of the project will further strengthen India’s enduring ties in culture and religion with Myanmar. It will also generate immense goodwill for India among the people of Myanmar due to the religious significance as well as the touristic significance of the project. It will also contribute to India’s development partnership with Myanmar. Bagan is one of the premier tourist attractions of Myanmar. It will be an opportunity to showcase India’s expertise in the restoration and conservation of monuments not only to the people of Myanmar but also to the tourists from other countries.

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The home ministry said infiltration of Rohingyas from Rakhine state of Myanmar into Indian territory, besides being burden on the limited resources of the country aggravates security challenges.
india Updated: Sep 01, 2017 21:32 IST
Agence France-Presse, New Delhi

Rohingya carry an elderly man and walk through rice fields after crossing over to the Bangladesh side of the border near Cox's Bazar's Teknaf area on September 1.(AP File Photo)

http://www.hindustantimes.com/india...yanmar-trip/story-t0tOgiV0bpb8X9NPxCXogL.html

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Myanmar next week and discuss the exodus of the Rohingya ethnic minority with Aung San Suu Kyi’s government, the external affairs ministry said Friday.

The two-day visit comes as renewed violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine state forces thousands of Rohingya Muslims to seek refuge in neighbouring Bangladesh, with many drowning as they attempt to cross the border river in makeshift boats.

The stateless ethnic minority are reviled and accused of being illegal immigrants in Myanmar, with thousands fleeing to Bangladesh and on to other countries including India, which this month announced plans to deport some 40,000 Rohingya from the country.

PM Modi will arrive in the capital Naypyidaw on Tuesday on his way back from China where he will be attending the BRICS summit, which also includes Russia, Brazil and South Africa.

“We will be discussing how India can help them in addressing the situation that is prevailing in the state,” Sripriya Ranganathan, a senior official in India’s foreign ministry, told reporters.

“Lot of countries are impacted... but ultimately it’s for the government of Myanmar to address the situation,” she said.

Rights groups including Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have called on New Delhi to reconsider its plan to deport the Rohingya, saying it should abide by its international obligations.

But Ranganathan said, “in so far as illegal immigrants are concerned there is a long standing and established procedure on the basis of Indian law which we will continue to follow, there is absolutely no change.”

Despite being home to thousands of refugees, India is not a signatory to the 1951 Refugee Convention or the 1967 Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees.

 

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Prime Minister's Office
02-September, 2017 18:00 IST
PM's upcoming visit to China and Myanmar



Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi will be attending 9th BRICS Summit in Xiamen, China from 3-5 September 2017. Prime Minister will also be on the state visit of Myanmar from 5-7 September 2017.

In a series of Facebook posts from his account, the Prime Minister said:

"I will visit Xiamen, China for the 9th BRICS Summit from 3-5 September 2017.

India had the privilege of hosting the previous Summit in Goa in October last year. I look forward to building upon the results and outcomes of the Goa Summit. I also look forward to productive discussions and positive outcomes that will support the agenda of a stronger BRICS partnership under the chairmanship of China.

We will also interact with the BRICS Business Council represented by captains of industry from all five countries.

In addition, I look forward to engaging with leaders of nine other countries, including BRICS partners, in an Emerging Markets and Developing Countries Dialogue, hosted by President Xi Jinping on 5 September.

I will have the opportunity to meet leaders bilaterally on the sidelines of the Summit.
India attaches high importance to the role of BRICS that has begun a second decade of its partnership for progress and peace. BRICS has important contributions to make in addressing global challenges and upholding world peace and security.

I will visit Myanmar on 5-7 September 2017 at the invitation of His Excellency U Htin Kyaw, President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. I have visited this beautiful country earlier in 2014 for the ASEAN-India Summit, but this will be my first bilateral visit to Myanmar.

I am looking forward to meeting President U Htin Kyaw as also Her Excellency Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, State Counsellor, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Minister of President's Office. I have had the opportunity for discussions with both dignitaries during their visits to India in 2016.

During the visit, we will review developments in our bilateral relations, especially the extensive programme of development cooperation and socio-economic assistance that India is undertaking in Myanmar, and explore new areas in which we can work together.
We will also look at strengthening our existing cooperation on security and counter-terrorism, trade and investment, skill development, infrastructure and energy, and culture.

I also look forward to paying a visit to the famed heritage city of Bagan, where the Archaeological Survey of India has done stellar work on renovating the Ananda Temple, and where it will be undertaking further restoration work on a number of pagodas and murals that were damaged in last year's earthquake.

I will end my visit in Yangon, where I look forward to visiting various historical spots that symbolise the shared heritage of India and Myanmar.

I am also keen to meet and interact with the Indian-origin community of Myanmar, whose history goes back more than a century.

I am confident that the visit will open a bright new chapter in India-Myanmar relations and will help in charting a roadmap for closer cooperation between our Governments, our business communities and at the people to people level."


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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi emplanes for China to attend the 9th BRICS Summit, in Xiamen, China on September 03, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi emplanes for China to attend the 9th BRICS Summit, in Xiamen, China on September 03, 2017.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emplanes for China to attend the 9th BRICS Summit, in Xiamen, at AFS Palam in New Delhi on Sunday. | Photo Credit: PTI
http://www.thehindu.com/news/nation...ina-myanmar/article19615002.ece?homepage=true

The prime minister said he will have the opportunity to meet leaders bilaterally on the sidelines of the BRICS meet.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday left on a three-day visit to China to attend the BRICS Summit which he hoped would support the agenda for a stronger partnership among the member countries, amid strain in Sino-India ties over a host of issues.

On the second leg of his five-day tour, Mr. Modi will travel to Myanmar for his first bilateral visit with an aim of charting a roadmap for closer cooperation between the two countries in areas which include security and counter-terrorism.

In a statement yesterday, the prime minister said he was looking forward to productive discussions and positive outcomes at the BRICS (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa) Summit in Xiamen city, building upon the results of last year’s Goa Summit between him and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The visit comes days after India and China managed to end the 73-day-long Dokalam standoff. From Xiamen, he will travel to Myanmar on August 5 before returning to the country on August 7.

A possible meeting between Modi and Chinese leader Xi on the margins of the Summit will be a major focus at a time when ties between the two major powers have nosedived over a number of issues including the Dokalam stand-off.

“I look forward to building upon the results and outcomes of the Goa Summit. I also look forward to productive discussions and positive outcomes that will support the agenda of a stronger BRICS partnership under the chairmanship of China,” the PM said in a statement.

The Summit meeting will take place on Monday.

The prime minister said he will have the opportunity to meet leaders bilaterally on the sidelines of the BRICS meet.

Replying to a specific question, the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday did not rule out a possible meeting between Modi and Chinese president on the margins of the Summit, saying it is a common practice to arrange bilateral meetings on the sidelines of such multilaterals.

India had hosted the previous BRICS Summit in Goa last year.

“India attaches high importance to the role of BRICS that has begun a second decade of its partnership for progress and peace. BRICS has important contributions to make in addressing global challenges and upholding world peace and security,” Mr. Modi said.

The prime minister said he was looking forward to engaging with leaders of nine other countries, including BRICS partners, in an Emerging Markets and Developing Countries Dialogue, being hosted by Mr. Xi on September 5.

“We will also interact with the BRICS Business Council represented by captains of industry from all the five countries,” he said.

About his first bilateral visit to Myanmar, Modi said both countries will look at strengthening existing cooperation in areas of security and counter—terrorism, trade and investment, infrastructure and energy, and culture.

He hoped his visit will help in charting a roadmap for closer cooperation between the two countries.

The prime minister said both countries will review developments in bilateral ties with a focus on “extensive” programme of development cooperation and socio—economic assistance India is undertaking in Myanmar.

Both sides will also explore new areas of cooperation, the statement said.

Mr. Modi said he was looking forward to paying a visit to the famed heritage city of Bagan, where the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has done a “stellar work” in renovating the Ananda Temple.

The ASI will be undertaking further restoration work on a number of pagodas and murals that were damaged in an earthquake last year, he said.

Modi had visited Myanmar in 2014 to attend the ASEAN-India Summit.

The prime minister will meet President U Htin Kyaw and hold talks with State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi.

The Myanmarese president and Suu Kyi had visited India last year. \

 

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi arrives at Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport for 9th BRICS Summit, in Xiamen, China on September 03, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi arrives at Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport for 9th BRICS Summit, in Xiamen, China on September 03, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being welcomed by the Indian community, on his arrival, to attend the 9th BRICS Summit, in Xiamen, China on September 03, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being welcomed by the Indian community, on his arrival, to attend the 9th BRICS Summit, in Xiamen, China on September 03, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being welcomed by the Indian community, on his arrival, to attend the 9th BRICS Summit, in Xiamen, China on September 03, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being welcomed by the Indian community, on his arrival, to attend the 9th BRICS Summit, in Xiamen, China on September 03, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being welcomed by the Indian community, on his arrival, to attend the 9th BRICS Summit, in Xiamen, China on September 03, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being welcomed by the Indian community, on his arrival, to attend the 9th BRICS Summit, in Xiamen, China on September 03, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being welcomed by the Indian community, on his arrival, to attend the 9th BRICS Summit, in Xiamen, China on September 03, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being welcomed by the President of the People’s Republic of China, Mr. Xi Jinping, at the 9th BRICS Summit, in Xiamen, China on September 04, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being welcomed by the President of the People’s Republic of China, Mr. Xi Jinping, at the 9th BRICS Summit, in Xiamen, China on September 04, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi in the BRICS Family Photograph with other Leaders, at the 9th BRICS Summit, in Xiamen, China on September 04, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi in the BRICS Family Photograph with other Leaders, at the 9th BRICS Summit, in Xiamen, China on September 04, 2017.

Prime Minister's Office
04-September, 2017 14:29 IST
Text of the Intervention by Prime Minister at the Plenary Session of 9th BRICS Summit, Xiamen, China (September 04, 2017)

Your Excellencies

President Xi Jinping,

President Jacob Zuma,

President Michel Temer,

President Vladimir Putin,

Let me begin by sincerely thanking President Xi again for his warm reception and the excellent organisation of this Summit. Our interaction during the restricted session was constructive. It enriched our mutual understanding and perspectives. After more than a decade of existence, BRICS has developed a robust framework for cooperation. We contribute stability and growth in a world drifting towards uncertainty. While trade and economy have been the foundation of our cooperation, our endeavours today touch diverse areas of technology, tradition, culture, agriculture, environment, energy, sports, and ICT. The New Development Bank has started disbursing loans in pursuit of its mandate to mobilize resources for infrastructure and sustainable development in BRICS countries. At the same time, our Central Banks have taken steps to make the Contingent Reserve Arrangement fully operational. These are milestones of progress we can build upon. Looking ahead, it is important that our people remain at the centre of our journey. I am happy to note that China has taken forward the people-to-people thrust of our exchanges from last year. Such inter-mingling will consolidate our links and deepen our understanding.

Excellencies,

India’s own far-reaching journey of transformation gives pride of place to our people. We are in mission-mode to eradicate poverty; to ensure health, sanitation, skills, food security, gender equality, energy, education and innovation. National programmes of Clean Ganga, Renewable Energy, Digital India, Smart Cities, Housing for All and Skill India are laying the basis for clean, green and inclusive development. They are also tapping the creative energy of our 800 million youth. Our women’s empowerment programmes are productivity multipliers that mainstream women in nation building. We have also stepped up the fight against black money and corruption. Moving forward, using the springboard of our national experiences, BRICS countries can deepen partnership for win-win results. Some thoughts come to mind for upgrading mutual cooperation. First, last year we discussed pooling our efforts to create a BRICS rating agency. An Expert Group has since been studying the viability of such an agency. I would urge that the roadmap for its creation should be finalized at the earliest. Second, our Central Banks must further strengthen their capabilities and promote co-operation between the Contingent Reserve Arrangement and the IMF. Third, affordable, reliable, and sustainable access to energy is crucial for the development of our nations. Climate resilient development calls upon us to utilise all available resource streams. Renewable energy is particularly important on multiple counts. Recognizing this, India, together with France, launched a major international initiative - the International Solar Alliance (ISA) - in November 2015. It will bring together a coalition of 121 countries for mutual gains through enhanced solar energy utilisation. BRICS countries can work closely with ISA to strengthen the solar energy agenda. Our five countries have complementary skills and strengths to promote use of renewable and solar energy. The NDB can also establish an effective link with ISA to support such cooperation. We would wish to see more clean energy funding, particularly in solar energy, from the NDB. Fourth, we are nations with large youth populations. We need to mainstream our youth in our joint initiatives as far as possible. Scaled up cooperation in skill development and exchange of best practices will be a valuable instrument. Fifth, at the Goa Summit last year we had exchanged thoughts on smart-cities, urbanization, and disaster-management in the context of cooperation between our cities. We need to further accelerate this track. Sixth, Technology and innovation are the foundations of the next generation of global growth and transformation. India has also found that technology and digital resources are powerful tools in fighting poverty and corruption. A strong BRICS partnership on innovation and digital economy can help spur growth, promote transparency and support the Sustainable Development Goals. I would suggest considering a collaborative pilot project under the BRICS framework, including private entrepreneurship. Finally, India would be happy to work towards more focused capacity building engagement between BRICS and African countries in areas of skills, health, infrastructure, manufacturing and connectivity.

Excellencies,

In the last decade, two generations of leader of our countries contributed to the emergence and establishment of BRICS. We acquired credibility, wielded influence and spurred growth. Now, the next decade is crucial. In an environment where we seek stability, sustainable development and prosperity. BRICS leadership will be crucial in driving this transformation. If we as BRICS can set the agenda in these areas, the world will call this its Golden Decade. In our outreach segment with emerging markets tomorrow. I will share some of our ideas in this regard. I am confident that it will help the BRICS in our shared journey to scale new heights of partnership. I thank you.



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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi and other BRICS leaders, at the Plenary Session of the 9th BRICS Summit, in Xiamen, China on September 04, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi and other BRICS leaders, at the Plenary Session of the 9th BRICS Summit, in Xiamen, China on September 04, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi and other BRICS leaders, at the Plenary Session of the 9th BRICS Summit, in Xiamen, China on September 04, 2017.