PM Modi visits Berlin Hauptbahnhof

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday visited the Berlin Hauptbahnhof, the model railway station in the city.

The Prime Minister took to twitter to share his experience.

"My visit to Berlin Hauptbahnhof was a valuable experience. Learnt a lot about railway infrastructure and modernisation," he posted.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi was accorded a Guard of Honour during the ceremonial welcome given by Chancellor Merkel in the courtyard of the Federal Chancellery in Berlin.

The Prime Minister further stated that it is 'extremely crucial' for India to become a manufacturing hub and added that it would be a big blow to the country if it loses this opportunity.

"I believe that in the coming days, India is going to become a manufacturing hub. It is extremely crucial for us to use this opportunity to turn India into one and if we lose this opportunity, it will be a big loss," said Prime Minister Modi had said.

Prime Minister Modi, in Germany on the second leg of his three-nation tour, has vowed to remove unnecessary regulations and procedures to simplify the process of foreign investment in India, as well as to make it easier for other countries to initiate business deals.

Later in the day, he will leave for Ottawa for the final leg of his tour.