Modi holds talks with Harper

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held talks with his Canadian counterpart Stephen Harper here.

India's external affairs ministry spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin tweeted: "India's PM @narendramodi & Canada's @pmharper have a Tete-a-tete."

Modi met Harper on the second day of his three-day visit to Canada, which is the final leg of his three-nation sojourn.

Modi was on Wednesday accorded a ceremonial welcome with full military honours here after arriving in the Canadian capital.

He also met Canadian Governor General David Johnston at the latter's official residence, Rideau Hall.