PM Modi in Manila to attend ASEAN-India, East Asia summits

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> Joined the 12th East Asia Summit. Spoke about the importance of <a href="https://twitter.com/ASEAN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ASEAN</a> as a beacon of hope and symbol of peace as well as prosperity. Also talked about the strong potential of ASEAN in the years to come in addressing regional and global challenges. <a href="https://t.co/ePokpsXf34">pic.twitter.com/ePokpsXf34</a></p> &mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/930400203626094592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2017</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

India’s Act East Policy is shaped around the ASEAN, and its centrality in the regional security architecture of the Indo-Pacific region is evident

India assures the ASEAN of its steady support towards achieving a rules-based regional security architecture that best attests to the region’s interests and its peaceful development: PM Modi

We have individually worked very hard to fight terrorism and violent extremism. It is time that we jointly address this challenge by intensifying cooperation in this crucial area: PM Modi at 15th India-ASEAN Summit

125 crore Indians are waiting to welcome ASEAN leaders as the Chief Guests for the 2018 Republic Day, says PM in Manila

We have suffered due to the menace of terror. The time has come for us to unite and think about mitigating terrorism: PM

PM Modi addresses ASEAN Summit in Manila.

PM Narendra Modi and other leaders at the 12th East Asia Summit in Manila

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PM Narendra Modi meets New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern

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ASEAN summit: PM Narendra Modi meets Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah

PM Narendra Modi meets Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah #ASEANSummit #Manila pic.twitter.com/zDIWV9Z7Sq

&mdash; ANI (@ANI) November 14, 2017

PM Modi meets Japanese PM Shinzo Abe

PM Narendra Modi meets Japan PM Shinzo Abe #ASEANSummit #Manila pic.twitter.com/DPyFpNBK4r

&mdash; ANI (@ANI) November 14, 2017

PM Narendra Modi meets Vietnamese counterpart

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="vi"> PM Narendra Modi meets Vietnam PM Nguyễn Xu&acirc;n Ph&uacute;c <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ASEANSummit?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ASEANSummit</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Manila?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Manila</a> <a href="https://t.co/0qwznaYLGG">pic.twitter.com/0qwznaYLGG</a></p> &amp;mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/930258643378872320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 14, 2017</a></blockquote>

PM Modi shares a lighter moment with Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull in Manila

Bilateral meeting between PM Narendra Modi and Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Manila

Indian in Manila cheer for PM Modi

PM Modi concludes his address to the diaspora in Manila amid cheerful chants of 'Modi, Modi' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' from the audience.

Earlier (before 2014), all people used to talk about was 'kitna gaya' (how much money we lost in any scam), after 2014, all people ask me is 'kitna aaya' (how much have we gained): PM Modi

Our (India's) progress cannot be stopped once it gets to the level field: PM Modi

I have an emotional bond with this region, says PM Modi in Manila.

Who doesn't want cleanliness? We have started from where Mahatma Gandhi left and till now more than 2 lakh villages in India have become open defecation free: PM Narendra Modi

Nothing is impossible for India

21st century is the considered to be the Century of Asia. We must ensure that it is known as the Century of India in the future, says PM in Manila

India has always contributed to world peace. Our contingent in the UN Peacekeeping Forces is among the biggest.

Ours is the land of Gandhi and Buddha: PM Modi

In both the world wars, our soldiers had no stake but they sacrificed their lives. Today, we can say with pride that Indians are givers and never takers: PM Modi

Indians embrace people with warmth wherever they go, says PM at a diaspora event in Manila.

Our efforts are aimed at transforming India and ensuring everything in our nation matches global standards: PM

Whenever something bad happens in India, I know that you lose your night's sleep. And when something good happens, you are filled with pride: PM to Indians in Manila

NRIs can do more than embassies, says PM Modi in Manila

India has emerged as a frontrunner in attracting FDI: PM Modi

I have come to a nation and a region that is very important for India

PM Modi addresses Indian community in Manila

Want to make India a Global Manufacturing Hub and we want to make our youngsters job creators

Large sections of India's population did not have access to banking services. The Jan Dhan Yojana changed that in a matter of months and transformed the lives of millions: PM Narendra Modi

Keeping our emphasis on 'Minimum Government, Maximum Governance', about 1200 outdated laws have been repealed in the last three years. We have simplified processes to start companies and for other clearances, says PM Narendra Modi

Digital transactions have increased significantly. We are using technology to reach out to people, says PM Narendra Modi

Task of transforming India is proceeding at an unprecedented scale. We are working day and night towards easy, effective and transparent governance

Government of India's 'Act East policy' puts this (ASEAN) region at the centre of our engagement

Prime Minister @narendramodi and President @realDonaldTrump held talks in Manila. pic.twitter.com/GLkiYJZgMk

&mdash; PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 13, 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on Monday held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit here during which they discussed a range of key issues including defence and security.

President Trump has cited India as one of the countries in the Indo-Pacific region making strides

The two leaders are understood to have discussed the security scenario in the region besides several other issues of mutual interests, including ways to further boost bilateral trade.

The meeting comes a day after officials of India, the US, Japan and Australia held talks to give shape to the much talked about quadrilateral alliance to keep the strategically important Indo-Pacific region free, open and inclusive.

Relations between India and US are growing. We are working for future interests of Asia and humanity: PM Modi

The bilateral meeting between PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump begins in Manila

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was delighted today to see the Ramayana being performed at the opening ceremony of the 31st ASEAN Summit.

Hindu influences and folklore arrived in the Philippines around the 9th or 10th century AD, say Indologists Juan R. Francisco and Josephine Acosta Pasricha. The Philippines' famous dance 'Singkil' is based on the Ramayana. It is a folk dance of the Maranao people of the island nation's Lake Lanao.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> &ldquo;I want to be a policeman&rdquo; my young friend told me&hellip;glad to see the Jaipur Foot giving wings to the aspirations of many youngsters like him. <a href="https://t.co/APpMVdZz0I">pic.twitter.com/APpMVdZz0I</a></p> &amp;mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/929966895507243008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2017</a></blockquote>

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the global rice research centre in the Philippines and got a briefing from the scientists at the world famous institute which is working towards developing better quality of rice seeds to address issues relating to food scarcity.

A large number of Indian scientists are working in the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Los Banos, an urban locality situated at a distance of around 65 kms from Manila, the capital of the Philippines.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> visits the Mahaveer Philippine Foundation, a long running humanitarian cooperation programme between India and the Philippines. It was set up by the highly regarded Indian&ndash;origin Mayor of Manila Dr. Ramon Bagatsing. <a href="https://t.co/Mr3T01LjBh">pic.twitter.com/Mr3T01LjBh</a></p> &amp;mdash; PMO India (@PMOIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia/status/929949049909682177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2017</a></blockquote>

PM Narendra Modi visits International Rice Research Institute in Manila.

PM @narendramodi visits International Rice Research Institute in Manila. IRRI has successfully collaborated with Indian Council for Agricultural Research to introduce drought-tolerant, flood-tolerant and salt-tolerant varieties of rice in India. pic.twitter.com/4vs2GBIkIi

&mdash; Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) November 13, 2017