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PM Modi accorded official welcome in Seoul

Seoul, May 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded an official welcome at the Grand Garden in Cheong Wa Da in Seoul city of South Korea on Monday. Prime Minister Modi along with the South Korean President Park Geun-hye was at the Presidential Palace where the official welcome ceremony was organised for Modi. Following his arrival in Seoul, Modi had laid a wreath at the Seoul National Cemetery and paid tribute to soldiers who died during the 1950-53 Korean War. He also addressed a community reception where about 1,500 members of the Indian community were present. PM Modi will be present in South Korea for two days to hold bilateral discussions with President Park Geun-hye and meet important business leaders in Seoul. Modi will be hoping to attract investments of $10 billion for the infrastructure projects from South Korea.

More violence in Egypt feared to follow Morsi's death sentence: Analysts

Cairo, May 18 (ANI): Analysts believe there could be more violence in Egypt after a Cairo court sentenced former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi to death. The deposed president was sentenced to death on charges of breaking out of prison, which in Egypt doesn't usually lead to the death penalty. Only hours after the verdict, three prosecutors in North Sinai were shot to death by Morsi's furious supporters, and three court houses were attacked across the country, one of them torched. The president of the judicial club, Justice Ahmed Al Zend, stressed that nothing will stop them from proceeding with fair trials against the Muslim Brotherhood, even Saturday's assassinations. The government didn't comment on the verdict. The Judge's final decision in Morsi's death recommendation will be announced on June 2, by then he would have received his verdicts in three court cases.

PM Modi arrives in South Korea's Seoul city

Seoul, May 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday arrived in South Korea's capital city Seoul on the final leg of three-nation visit. He was received by South Korean dignitaries and other officials at the airport as his Air India flight landed in the East Asian nation. The prime minister was also greeted by Indian nationals waiting for him outside the airport, whom he greeted back warmly. Following his arrival, Modi laid a wreath at the Seoul National Cemetery and paid tribute to soldiers who died during the 1950-53 Korean War. Later, he will address a community reception where about 1,500 members of the Indian community are expected to be present. PM Modi will be present in South Korea for two days to hold bilateral discussions with President Park Geun-hye and meet important business leaders in Seoul. During his visit to Seoul, Modi will be hoping to attract investments of $10 billion for the infrastructure projects. He will be accorded an official welcome after which he wil

PM Modi leaves for South Korea on final leg of his 3 nation tour

Ulan Bator, May 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday departed for South Korea on the third and final leg of his three nation trip. The prime minister interacted with the Mongolian officials and dignitaries before heading on to his next destination. Clad in a black long coat, PM Modi waved at the people of Mongolia as he boarded his Air India flight. PM Modi will lay a wreath at the Seoul National Cemetery on his arrival in South Korea. Following with the same, he will attend a reception by the Indian community, during which 1,500 members will be present.

'A special gift for a special visitor!' PM Modi receives horse in Mongolia

Ulan Bator May 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday received a horse named 'Kanthaka' from his Mongolian counterpart Chimed Saikhanbileg. Prime Minister Modi attended a mini Naadam festival in Mongolia's capital city Ulan Bator where he played a traditional Mongolian music instrument. Taking time off from his hectic schedule, Modi also witnessed horse racing, traditional wrestling and archery at the festival. Modi, dressed in traditional Mongolian attire and sporting a hat, attended the festival with Premier Chimed Saikhanbileg. Prime Minister Modi is the first Indian prime minister to visit Mongolia. He will depart for Seoul for the final leg of his three-nation tour on Monday morning.

PM Modi addresses Indian diaspora at community reception in Mongolia, pitches for 'yoga' as way to heal lives

Ulan Bator, May 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed Indian diaspora at the community reception in Mongolia. While addressing the expat Indians, Modi said that his trip to Mongolia would have been incomplete had he not met with the Indians living in the country. The prime minister also pitched for 'yoga' and said that 'yog' is the only way to heal lives, remove stress and bring peace in society. He also requested people of Mongolia to spread 'yoga' throughout the world. Further, he also said that the watching the people performing 'Surya Namaskar' and thereby spreading the message of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'. PM Modi also thanked people of Mongolia for organizing such a grand event and for the respect showered on him by them.

PM Modi lays foundation stone of IT Centre at Mongolian University of Science and Technology

Ulan Bator, May 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of IT Centre at Mongolian University of Science and Technology in Ulan Bator on Sunday. PM Modi along with his Mongolian counterpart Chimed Saikhanbileg laid the foundation of the institute. Modi unveiled the founding stone and also interacted with the monks who performed special prayers during the ceremony. He earlier handed over the Bhabhatron equipment to the National Cancer Centre of Mongolia for better cancer treatment. Prime Minister is in Mongolia on the second leg of his three nation tour. He will stay all day at Mongolia and depart for South Korea on Monday.

PM Modi hands over Bhabhatron equipment to National Cancer Centre in Mongolia

Ulan Bator, May 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over the Bhabhatron equipment to National Cancer Centre in Mongolian capital Ulan Bator on Sunday. PM Modi had earlier said that the Bhabhatron equipment can help treat cancer in Mongolia and it will be the first demonstration of our cooperation in the civil nuclear sector. The National Cancer Centre aims to constantly increase access to and improve the quality of medical care and services, as well as upgrade its services to international standards. Prime Minister Modi will also be laying the foundation stone of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Centre for Excellence in Information and Telecommunication Technology under Mongolian University of Science and Technology.

India and Mongolia's bilateral ties will grow despite distance and demands of geography: PM Modi

Ulan Bator, May 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the Parliament of Mongolia at the State Great Khural. PM Modi said Mongolia's economic growth is impressive; the bilateral ties between India and Mongolia will grow despite the distance and demands of geography. He added that he found special connectivity with the Mongolian Parliament, as there was a symbol of Lotus present, which is also the symbol of PM Modi's Bhartiya Janta Party.

PM Narendra Modi addresses Parliament of Mongolia at State Great Khural

Ulan Bator, May 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the Parliament of Mongolia at the State Great Khural. PM Modi said that India and Mongolia are celebrating 60 years of diplomatic relations but their ties are timeless in spirit. He added that he has no doubt that India and Mongolia's relationship will progress along every avenue of new age. He further stated that India is the bright spot of hope to become the new locomotive for global economic momentum.

PM Modi addresses joint briefing, says Mongolia an integral part of India's Act East policy - Part - 2

Ulan Bator, May 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mongolian counterpart Chimed Saikhanbileg on Sunday jointly issued press statements at State Palace in Mongolia's capital Ulan Bator. Modi said that today Mongolia is an integral part of India's Act East policy. He said that he was delighted to visit Mongolia as the first Prime Minister of India adding that India will always fulfill the responsibility that comes with the honor of being called a spiritual neighbour. Modi then briefed about the various agreements signed between India and Mongolia. He said that both the countries will continue to participate in each other's defence exercises. He added that the agreements signed today will deepen our cooperation in border and cyber security.

PM Modi addresses joint briefing, says Mongolia an integral part of India's Act East policy - Part - 1

Ulan Bator, May 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mongolian counterpart Chimed Saikhanbileg on Sunday jointly issued press statements at State Palace in Mongolia's capital Ulan Bator. Modi said that today Mongolia is an integral part of India's Act East policy. He said that he was delighted to visit Mongolia as the first Prime Minister of India adding that India will always fulfill the responsibility that comes with the honor of being called a spiritual neighbour. Modi then briefed about the various agreements signed between India and Mongolia. He said that both the countries will continue to participate in each other's defence exercises. He added that the agreements signed today will deepen our cooperation in border and cyber security.

Mongolian PM speaks during joint briefing with PM Modi

Ulan Bator, May 17 (ANI): Prime Minister of Mongolia Chimed Saikhanbileg and PM Narendra Modi issued joint press briefing at the State Palace in Mongolia's capital Ulan Bator. Saikhanbileg thanked PM Modi for the gesture of visiting Mongolia becoming the first Indian PM to do so. He expressed his extreme pleasure to welcome PM Modi as the leader of Mongolia's spiritual neighbour in the backdrop of 60 years of partnership between India and Mongolia. He said that extensive bilateral talks of mutual interest were held between both the leaders including agreements on private-public partnership. Saikhanbileg also thanked India for providing a line of credit of 1 billion US dollars to support expansion of Mongolia's economic capacity and infrastructure. He further said that India-Mongolia partnership should continue improving in future.

Signing of agreements takes place between India and Mongolia

Ulan Bator, May 17 (ANI): The ceremony of signing of agreements between India and Mongolia took place at the State Palace on Sunday morning. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mongolian counterpart Chimed Saikhanbileg signed various agreements and exchanged them with each other. Both the leaders then witnessed the signing of agreements by their representatives. PM Modi is in Mongolia on the second leg of his three nation tour after which he will depart for South Korea on Monday. Modi's visit is taking place in the backdrop of celebrations of the 25th year of democracy and 60 years of diplomatic relations between India and Mongolia.

PM Modi visits monastery in Mongolia, holds delegation level talks with his counterpart

Ulan Bator, May 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Gandantegchinlen Monastery in Mongolian capital Ulan Bator on Sunday morning. Modi interacted with the monks at the monastery and offered special prayers. Later, PM Modi met his Mongolian counterpart Chimed Saikhanbileg in Ulan Bator. A high level meeting was held in the presence of official dignitaries and delegation level talks were held between both the countries. Earlier Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Chinggis Khaan Square in Ulan Bator. Prime Minister Modi is on the second leg of his three nation tour. He will stay all day in Mongolia and depart for South Korea on Monday.

PM Modi accorded a warm ceremonial welcome in Mongolia

Ulan Bator, May 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a warm, ceremonial welcome by the Mongolian leadership at Chinggis Khan Square in Mongolia's capital Ulan Bator. He also met his Mongolian counterpart Chimed Saikhanbileg at the State Palace on Sunday morning. Modi then signed the guest book at the State Palace and wrote his comments. The Prime Minister is on the second leg of his three nation tour which will end with his visit to South Korea.

PM Narendra Modi launches Centre for Gandhian and Indian Studies at Fudan Universityn Part - 2

Shanghai, May 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the Centre for Gandhian and Indian Studies at Fudan University. Addressing students the Prime Minister said that China has opened a doorway into philosophies of Gandhi, which he considers a landmark event.

PM Modi arrives in Mongolia

Ulan Bator, May 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived in Mongolia's capital Ulan Bator. Modi is on his historic visit to Mongolia to hold talks with the country's leadership to bolster economic and trade cooperation, including in transport, highways and energy sectors. The Prime Minister's two-day visit is taking place in the backdrop of celebrations of the 25th year of democracy and 60 years of diplomatic relations between India and Mongolia. On the second leg of his three-nation tour, PM Modi will meet Mongolian President to strengthen bilateral cooperation in diverse areas like shipping and logistics, transport, highways and electric power development in new energy industries.

PM Modi signs his portrait auctioned for charity towards 'Clean Ganga'

Shanghai, May 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a gesture of gratitude, signed his portrait painted by a painter from Surat which was auctioned for charity towards PM Modi's 'Clean Ganga' mission by Indian residents in Hong Kong. The group of members expressed their happiness about Modi's signatures on the portrait adding that the painting might be further auctioned for charity. They also said that Modi and charity go hand in hand.

If working hard is crime I'll do it, best interaction was with youth: PM Modi (Part - 1)

Shanghai, May 16 (ANI): Reiterating his commitment for the welfare of the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that he has been criticised for working hard and added that he would continue to do so. He also said that among all of his meetings in China, the best was that with the youth. Modi said that if any country puts forward its youth it's because it knows that they are the future of the world. Modi also said that there is no doubt that the 21st century belongs to Asia. The Prime Minister is on the final leg of his visit to China. He is later scheduled to depart for the Mongolian capital Ulan Bator.