PM Narendra Modi's US trip
THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jun 26, 2017, 14:25:44 IST
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PM Narendra Modi's US trip

On the first day of his two-day US visit, PM Narendra Modi addressed the Indian diaspora in Virginia. Stay with us for all the live updates
17:51 (IST) Jun 25
The working dinner that US president Donald Trump is hosting for PM Modi is the first of its kind under the current US administration.
17:50 (IST) Jun 25
PM Modi, in his reply to Trump, thanked him for the "warm personal welcome" and said he was "greatly" looking forward to the meeting and discussions tomorrow at the White House.
PM Modi, who arrived here this morning, will hold summit talks with Trump tomorrow afternoon in the White House and the two leaders would spend several hours together in various settings including one-on-one and delegation-level meetings, a reception and a working dinner.
17:46 (IST) Jun 25
US President Donald Trump says that "strategic issues" would be on the table when he holds talks with his "true friend" Prime Minister Narendra Modi here tomorrow, as the two leaders look to strike a personal rapport in their maiden meeting.
17:46 (IST) Jun 25
16:35 (IST) Jun 25
Prime Minister Narendra Modi must raise the contentious H-1B visa issue besides defence cooperation and terrorism during his first bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump, members of the Indian community said here today. Modi, who arrived in the US capital today, was welcomed with loud cheers and applause by a group of people from the Indian community that was waiting outside the Willard InterContinental Hotel to catch a glimpse of the Indian leader.
08:52 (IST) Jun 25
Earlier in Portugal...
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> Earlier in Portugal, PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi">@narendramodi</a> met people from 5 Gujarati families who prepared the lunch that was hosted by Mr. <a href="https://twitter.com/antoniocostapm">@antoniocostapm</a>. <a href="https://t.co/JUAkLUgx5C">pic.twitter.com/JUAkLUgx5C</a></p> &mdash; PMO India (@PMOIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia/status/878814071331602432">June 25, 2017</a></blockquote>
08:51 (IST) Jun 25

India is not traditional US ally, I don't think there's preconceived approach. Trump administration is trying to put together strategy for Asia.

A Ayres, Sr fellow for India/Pak/S Asia at CFR

08:49 (IST) Jun 25
'I do believe that Trump sees India as major market'
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> Pres Trump who has done business in India, I do believe that he sees India as major market: A Ayres, Sr fellow for India/Pak/S Asia at CFR <a href="https://t.co/tZGR50NPj3">pic.twitter.com/tZGR50NPj3</a></p> &mdash; ANI (@ANI_news) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI_news/status/878814338580074497">June 25, 2017</a></blockquote>
08:43 (IST) Jun 25
Modi thanks Trump
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> Thank you <a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS">@POTUS</a> for the warm personal welcome. Greatly look forward to my meeting and discussions with you <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump">@realDonaldTrump</a>. <a href="https://t.co/lOfxlLI7v0">https://t.co/lOfxlLI7v0</a></p> &mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/878811948703293440">June 25, 2017</a></blockquote>
07:54 (IST) Jun 25
PM Modi reaches Hotel Willard InterContinental in Washington DC
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> USA: PM Modi reaches Hotel Willard InterContinental, Washington DC <a href="https://t.co/tkTqnHAWYF">pic.twitter.com/tkTqnHAWYF</a></p> &mdash; ANI (@ANI_news) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI_news/status/878798250202890240">June 25, 2017</a></blockquote>
07:32 (IST) Jun 25
"Touchdown! Wait is over, Celebrations begin! PM @narendramodi on US soil," the Indian Embassy in the US tweeted.
07:28 (IST) Jun 25
PM Modi's convoy has reached the hotel.
07:28 (IST) Jun 25
07:11 (IST) Jun 25
PM Modi will be staying at the iconic Willard Hotel. No official engagements are expected on Saturday.
07:03 (IST) Jun 25
PM Narendra Modi met people from the Indian community who were waiting for him at the Joint Base Andrews.
06:59 (IST) Jun 25
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="und"> Indian ambassador Navtej Sarna with his wife Avina Sarna and Charg&eacute; d&#39;Affaires at US Embassy in Delhi MaryKay Loss Carlson receiving PM Modi <a href="https://t.co/o5WM4L9guT">pic.twitter.com/o5WM4L9guT</a></p> &amp; ANI (@ANI_news) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI_news/status/878786806589698048">June 25, 2017</a></blockquote>
06:58 (IST) Jun 25
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06:47 (IST) Jun 25
PM Narendra Modi, who arrives in the US capital on Saturday evening (Sunday morning India time), will be assured by signals to this effect by the Trump White House, which announced on Friday that he would be accorded a red-carpet welcome and the first dinner, albeit a working meal rather than a banquet, for a foreign leader in the new dispensation in Washington DC.
06:46 (IST) Jun 25
06:40 (IST) Jun 25
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in US on the second leg of his three-nation visit.
01:54 (IST) Jun 25
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23:13 (IST) Jun 24
23:03 (IST) Jun 24
PM Narendra Modi leaves for Washington DC, USA
PM Narendra Modi leaves for Washington DC, USA

(Image via Twitter/@ANI_news)

22:59 (IST) Jun 24
Celebration of third International Day of Yoga continues; PM Modi & PM Costa join yoga demonstration performed by the Portuguese Yoga Confedration
Celebration of third International Day of Yoga continues; PM Modi & PM Costa join yoga demonstration performed by the Portuguese Yoga Confedration

(Image via Twitter/@MEAIndia)

22:31 (IST) Jun 24
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presents Overseas Citizen of India card to Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presents Overseas Citizen of India card to Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa

(ANI Photo)

22:30 (IST) Jun 24
I thank you all for your relentless contributions towards making India a developed nation.. you all have been working as true ambassadors of India here, PM Modi says, while addressing the Indian diaspora in Portugal.
22:25 (IST) Jun 24

In the field of space, our scientists have done great work. Recently, 30 nano satellites were launched

PM Modi at Radha Krishna temple in Lisbon

22:24 (IST) Jun 24
India is moving ahead and touching new heights in various fields, says PM Modi at Radha Krishna temple in Portugal's Lisbon
India is moving ahead and touching new heights in various fields, says PM Modi at Radha Krishna temple in Portugal's Lisbon

(ANI Photo)

22:23 (IST) Jun 24
22:22 (IST) Jun 24

Not only in Science, but Portugal is also closely connected with India in the field of sports

PM Modi in Lisbon

22:20 (IST) Jun 24
Portugal has earned a name for itself in the world of startups; it can be one of the biggest creative hubs in the world, PM Modi says.
22:16 (IST) Jun 24

I feel privileged to be here as the first Indian PM to have visited Portugal in the last 70 years

PM Modi

22:13 (IST) Jun 24
PM Modi addresses Indian diaspora at the Radha Krishna temple in Portugal's Lisbon
PM Modi addresses Indian diaspora at the Radha Krishna temple in Portugal's Lisbon
22:08 (IST) Jun 24
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Radha Krishna temple in Lisbon, Portugal; performs aarti
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Radha Krishna temple in Lisbon, Portugal; performs aarti

(ANI Photo)

22:04 (IST) Jun 24
22:03 (IST) Jun 24
PM Modi greets crowd as he visits a temple in Lisbon, Portugal
PM Modi greets crowd as he visits a temple in Lisbon, Portugal

(ANI Photo)

22:02 (IST) Jun 24
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits a temple in Lisbon, Portugal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits a temple in Lisbon, Portugal

(ANI Photo)

20:50 (IST) Jun 24

We thank Portugal for its consistent support for India's permanent membership of UNSC, and of Multilateral Export Control Regime

PM Modi

20:49 (IST) Jun 24
20:44 (IST) Jun 24
PM Modi holds talks with Portuguese counterpart Antonio Costa
20:41 (IST) Jun 24
We are determined to deepen our cooperation against terrorism and violent extremism, says PM Modi
We are determined to deepen our cooperation against terrorism and violent extremism, says PM Modi

(ANI Photo)

20:40 (IST) Jun 24

We have agreed to set up a joint science and Technology fund of four million euros

PM Modi in Portugal

20:38 (IST) Jun 24
New agreements in taxation, science, youth affairs and sports outline the expanding scope of our partnership, says PM Modi at the Press Meet in Lisbon
New agreements in taxation, science, youth affairs and sports outline the expanding scope of our partnership, says PM Modi at the Press Meet in Lisbon
20:38 (IST) Jun 24

Start-up sphere is an interesting space for cooperation. It is a great means to generate value and wealth for society

PM Modi

20:36 (IST) Jun 24
20:35 (IST) Jun 24
PM Narendra Modi expresses condolences, says our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims of forest fire
PM Narendra Modi expresses condolences, says our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims of forest fire

(ANI Photo)

20:34 (IST) Jun 24
PM Modi addresses the press meet in Lisbon, says India and Portugal have strong economic and people to people ties
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