Narendra Modi interacts with Indian diaspora in Ireland
From Dublin, Modi sets off for New York this evening to address a UN Sustainable Development Summit and participate in a summit on peacekeeping being hosted by US President Barack Obama.- I am glad that we will soon have direct air services by airlines of both countries. This will not only promote our business links, but also give a strong boost to our tourism ties, says Modi.
- On the trade front, he said the bilateral trade and investment ties were growing, despite global and regional uncertainties and the economic partnership can have a strong technology focus.
- Modi asserted that India has been a leading voice on universal nuclear disarmament since Independence and will remain strongly committed to that goal.
- "I was pleased to exchange views on a broad range of international challenges, including terrorism, radicalization and the situation in Europe and Asia," Modi said at a joint media event with Kenny.
- Narendra Modi sought Ireland's support for India's membership of UN Security council and international export control regimes including Nuclear Suppliers Group.
- The visit is one of major importance and offers an extensive opportunity for Ireland to reposition itself with one of the largest and fastest growing economies globally.
- There was considerable optimism in the Irish media over Modi's visit, going by the coverage in all the leading dailies.
- Narendra Modi is first Indian Premier to visit the country in almost 60 years.The last Indian prime minister to visit Ireland was Jawaharlal Nehru in 1956.
- Modi also gifted Irish premier Enda Kenny a specially handcrafted piece of silver, marble and roughly-hewn sandstone rock that imagines the Irish symbol of shamrock.
- Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny presented a jersey to Modi during bilateral meeting in Dublin.
- Narendra Modi presented to his Irish counterpart reproductions of a selection of historic manuscripts and papers pertaining to two Raj-era Irish officials in recognition of their contributions in India.
- Relations between India and Ireland date back to independence and in 2013, the total trade in goods and services was pegged at euro 2.48 billion.
- Ireland is home to around 26,000 persons of Indian origin, of which around 17,000 are Indian citizens.
From Dublin, Modi sets off for New York this evening to address a UN Sustainable Development Summit and participate in a summit on peacekeeping being hosted by US President Barack Obama.
Narendra Modi interacts with Indian diaspora in Ireland
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