Hamburg (Germany), July 08 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held talks with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto on the sidelines of G20 Summit in Germany's Hamburg. Earlier, the Prime Minister attended a bilateral meeting with his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Xuan Phuc. The Summit concludes today.
Hamburg (Germany), July 08 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was on a visit to Germany's Hamburg, on Saturday attended the G 20 Summit here. During the Session 3 held at the Plenary Hall, dignitaries and leaders of some nations talked upon subjects such as partnership with Africa, migration and health issues faced by several nations. In his address during the event, PM Modi said that G20 nations must walk the talk to facilitate technological and financial infusion.
Hamburg (Germany), July 08 (ANI): Concluding his two-nation tour to Israel and Germany, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday departed for India. The Prime Minister boarded his New Delhi-bound flight from Hamburg after attending the G20 Summit 2017. A number of world leaders attended the event where various world-level issues were discussed.
Saptari District (Nepal), July 8 (ANI): Normal life in the eastern district of Nepal's Saptari District has crippled because of the excessive rain that has led to floods. The incessant rainfall, which started in the last week of June, has submerged over 1,000 houses in various Village Committees and Municipalities of Saptari District. The Khado, Jita, Balan, Mahuli, Dudhaila Rivers has entered into the residential areas of Rajbiraj. The rainfall in weeks has waterlogged the area with the water level up to four feet. Excessive rainfall has led to shutting down of educational institutions for a week now. With more rain expected in the coming days, the residents living near rivers are moving to safer places.
Hamburg (Germany), July 08 (ANI): On the second day of the ongoing G20 summit in Germany's Hamburg on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen holding talks with British Prime Minister Theresa May on the sidelines of the summit. Earlier in the day, PM Modi held bilateral talks with various world leaders, including Norwegian PM Erna Solberg and Italian PM Paolo Gentiloni. He also received a gift from Solberg, a football, which represents the sustainable development goals for the world.
Kathmandu (Nepal) July 8, 2017 (ANI): Rashtriya janata party Nepal which has long been agitating against the government seeking a constitutional amendment to meet the Madheshi demands has applied for the registration with the election commission of Nepal. This was done under an obligation that a party should register itself within three months of its formation in the election commission to prove its authenticity. The step comes in line with the RJPN deciding to participate in the third phase slated to be held on 18th September following an assurance from the Deuba government about the fulfillment of its demands. The party did not participate in the first phase of the local polls held on 14th May and boycotted the second phase held on 28th June.
Hamburg (Germany), July 08 (ANI): On the sidelines of the ongoing G20 summit in Germany's Hamburg, Norwegian PM Erna Solberg presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi a football representing sustainable development goals. PM Modi also held a bilateral meeting with Argentinian President Mauricio Macri.
Hamburg (Germany), July 08 (ANI): On the sidelines of the ongoing G20 summit in Germany's Hamburg, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday was seen having bilateral talks with his Italian counterpart Paolo Gentiloni. Earlier in the day, PM Modi also held talks with South Korea's President Moon Jae-in. Later, in the day he will take part in the G-20 sessions, including 'Global Growth and Trade', 'Sustainable Development Climate and Energy', 'Partnership with Africa, Migration and Health' and 'Digitalization, Women's Empowerment, Employment'.
Hamburg (Germany), July 08 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with South Korea's President Moon Jae-in in Hamburg. Earlier, he took part in G-20 sessions, including 'Global Growth and Trade', 'Sustainable Development Climate and Energy', 'Partnership with Africa, Migration and Health' and 'Digitalization, Women's Empowerment, Employment'.
Hamburg (Germany), July 07 (ANI): On the sidelines of G20 Summit in Germany's Hamburg, leaders of all the represented nations posed for a group photo on Friday. Leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, President of the United States Donald Trump arrived for the Summit on Friday. Earlier in the day, Angela Merkel was seen welcoming the world leaders at the summit.
Hamburg (Germany), July 07 (ANI): While addressing the informal meeting of BRICS leaders, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) bill implemented last week will help business and is the biggest tax reform in India in the last 70 years. He added that the economic condition in the country is improving rapidly and this year the GDP is expected to rise above seven percent. He further complimented Chinese President Xi Jinping for his chairmanship and maintaining a positive momentum in the BRICS.
Hamburg (Germany), July 07 (ANI): As the G-20 Summit started on Friday, German Chancellor Angela Merkel was seen welcoming the world leaders in Hamburg. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President of the United States Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin were seen receiving Merkel's warm gestures at the event. The theme for this year's G20 Summit is "Shaping an Inter-connected World".
Hanoi, Vietnam / Toyooka, Japan July 7(ANI): Vietnam is predicted to maintain high economic growth supported by domestic demand. Thanks to boom in business investment from Japan! The prime ministers of Japan and Vietnam were present at the Japan-Vietnam Investment conference, titled "Toward a New Era of Japan and Vietnam Economic Relations." AEON, which has been actively expanding its business in Vietnam, signed a memorandum of investment and business promotion with the Hanoi city government. In addition, the AEON World Festival Vietnam Fair has been held three times at the AEON Mall in Japan. Along with Vietnam business strategy meetings, Vietnam companies visiting Japan and AEON group buyers held discussions to negotiate business deals. At the fair, all kinds of Vietnam products were displayed from the country. Exchanges between Vietnamese staff and the local populace attending the fair were a success. It was very crowded at the fair. In the past, storks were a familiar bird that co
Tel Aviv (Israel), July 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attended a Technology Exhibition with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv. Earlier in the day, PM Modi visited the Dor beach in Haifa and shared some light moments with Netanyahu at the beach. He also paid tribute to the Indian soldiers of World War 1, who laid down their lives during the liberation of Haifa in 1918. Today is the last of his three-day tour to the Middle East nation following which he will be leaving for Germany to attend the G20 summit which is to be held in Hamburg on 7 and 8 July.
Haifa (Israel), July 06 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute at the cemetery for Indian soldiers of World War 1, who laid down their lives during the liberation of Haifa in 1918. Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu also laid wreath at the cemetery. After paying their respects, PM Modi and PM Netanyahu unveiled a plaque commemorating World War 1 hero Major Dalpat Singh. Haifa Indian Cemetery is the final resting place for 44 Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives during World War I to liberate the city.
Jerusalem (Israel), July 06 (ANI): On the third day of his historic Israel visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Haifa Indian Cemetery to pay homage to the brave Indian soldiers who laid down their lives during the liberation of Haifa in 1918. The Prime Minister will be accompanied by his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu. This is the final resting place for 44 of the Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives during World War I to liberate the city.
Jerusalem (Israel), July 05 (ANI): India and Israel exchanged seven agreements in various fields on Wednesday. Among other agreements shared by the higher officials of both nations, three were in the field of space cooperation. Other Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) were inked in fields of water conservation, water utility reform in India, cooperation in Geo-Leo Optical Link, electric propulsion for small satellites, MoU for setting up of India-Israel Industrial Research and Development and Technological Fund and mutual cooperation in atomic clocks' sphere. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu were present during the signing of agreements. PM Modi is currently on a three-day visit to the Middle East nation.
Jerusalem (Israel), July 05 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a joint statement along with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel on Wednesday. PM Modi said the two countries have decided to cooperate and work against forces of terror. India has suffered first-hand the violence and hatred spread by terror and so has Israel. He further stated that they focused not just on areas of bilateral cooperation but also how their cooperation can establish global peace and stability.
Jerusalem (Israel), July 05 (ANI): Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with baby Moshe, the child's grandfather, Rabbi Holzberg Nachman, on Wednesday called it a 'big day' for Israel as well as his family. Extending his welcome wishes to Prime Minister Modi, Moshe's grandfather pinned hope that the latter would visit India again once he grows up. Moshe is a survivor of 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks. The child, who is ten-year-old now, was barely two-year-old when his parents got killed in the terror attacks.
Jerusalem (Israel), July 05 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vegetarian food habits have been taken into consideration during his visit to Israel. The hotel ensured to cook simple home made for the prime minister. The in-charge of vegetarian food for PM Modi, Reena Pushkarna emphasised on PM's preference as he likes simple and basic Indian food. Speaking to ANI, she said that it was such an honor to make food for PM Modi. She also informed that the hotel has been filled with the aroma of spices these days.