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Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Canada Tuesday April 14,2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Wednesday accorded a ceremonial welcome with full military honours here after arriving in the Canadian capital on Tuesday evening on the final leg of his three-nation tour 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Canada in 42 years. "This is the beginning of a new era in Indo-Canadian relations. India and Canada together can create a big force. Whatever resources India needs can be found in Canada," Modi said

Under an agreement signed on Wednesday after comprehensive talks Modi had with the Canadian Prime Minister, Cameco Corporation will supply 3,000 metric tonnes of uranium over five years to India at an estimated cost of $254 million


Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the last leg of 3-nation tour, addressed the Indian Diaspora in Toronto's Ricoh Coliseum on Wednesday, and said “There is one solution to all the problems and that is development".During his speech at Ricoh Coliseum, Prime Minister Modi said, India is a large country and it will take time to clean.“There is a new atmosphere of trust in our nation. India is a large country and it will take time to clean, Adding that the problem is old and it will take time but you can see there is a change in the people.” “In times of crisis we do not see the colour of anyone's passport. We do everything possible for people,” he said.He stressed on “Skill India” and said that skill development can lead any country towards development. “We want our youth to be job creators not job seekers. Skill development is very important. I can tell you, India has the strength, what is needed is opportunity,” Modi said


 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met Canadian Governor General David Johnston here after arriving in the Canadian capital on Tuesday evening on the final leg of his three-nation tour 
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi meeting the Governor General of Canada, the Right Honourable David Johnston, at Ottawa, Canada on April 15, 2015.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gifted a miniature painting depicting Sikh Guru Nanak Dev with his two disciples to his Canadian counterpart Stephen Harper. Modi who is on a three-day visit to Canada, presented the painting done in traditional Indian miniature style to Harper
The composition shows Guru Nanak Dev with his two disciples Bhai Mardana and Bhai Bala, sitting beside him. The painting is encased in intricately painted borders and made with handmade paper with mineral colours.
The work has been done by a Jaipur-based artist, Virendra Bannu. "So many of our Punjabi brothers and sisters have made Canada their home and enriched it with their renowned vigour and entrepreneurial drive," Modi said.

Addressing the Indian diaspora in a packed stadium in Toronto, Canada on Thursday morning, Modi said, "Development is the only way forward. India will provide the workforce to power global growth. My mission is 'Skill India, not Scam India'."
Showcasing the talent of Indians, Modi said, "We reached Mars on a cost less than what it takes to make a Hollywood film. Mangalyaan (Mars mission) is an example of the Indian talent."
The $67 million Mangalyaan mission is one of the cheapest one and costs even less than Hollywood sci-fi film 'Gravity', whose budget was $100 million.

Canadian PM Harper Returns 900-Year-Old Khajuraho Temple Sculpture to PM Modi

Canadian PM Harper Returns 900-Year-Old Khajuraho Temple Sculpture to PM  Modi 

A 900-year-old piece of sculpture from Khajuraho temple, which had somehow reached Canada, was returned by Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper to PM Narendra Modi in Ottawa on Wednesday April 15,2015

The sculpture, known as 'Parrot Lady', was handed over by Canandian PM Harper to PM Modi  in accordance with the 1970 UNESCO Convention.
The handing over took place in the Canadian Parliament Library which PM Modi visited after his talks with PM Harper.

 

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