Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a breakfast meeting with major Pension fund managers of Canada in Toronto (Photo: AP)
"We expect substantive outcomes," Akbaruddin said. He said the focus will be on several areas like energy, which is "a major aspect", besides agriculture, skill development and education. (Photo: AP)
PM Modi will hold talks with his counterpart Stephen Harper to discuss how the relationship could be taken forward. He will also address Canadian business leaders. (Photo: AP)
"It is a historic milestone in our bilateral ties as in 42 years, this is the first standalone bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister. Therefore, we are focused on setting a trajectory which will reflect in the discussions," External Affairs
With his focus on the programme, Modi is expected to invite Canada to partner in this endeavour by sharing technology and pumping in investments. (Photo: AP)
The Prime Minister flew into Ottawa from Germany where he laid emphasis on attracting technology and investments for 'Make-in-India' programme. (Photo: AP)
A significant aspect of the three-day visit will be Modi's meeting with top officials of Canada's Pension Fund with focus on inviting them to India. (Photo: AP)
Marking the first standalone bilateral visit in 42 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived on Wednesday in Canada where the focus will be on setting a "trajectory" in ties through cooperation in energy, including civil nuclear, and attracting
During his two-day stay in Germany, he inaugurated the Hannover Fair along with Chancellor Angela Merkel, and held talks with her in Berlin on various issues.
The agreement for uranium supply, which came two years after protracted negotiations following the 2013 civil nuclear deal between India and Canada, was signed after comprehensive talks Prime Minister Modi had with Harper in Ottawa. Canada is the
Canada is the third and last leg of his three-nation tour, which also covered France.
Before winding up his visit here, the Prime Minister will also visit Air India Memorial to pay tributes to those killed in Kanishka bombing incident about three decades ago.
He will also address the Indian community in Toronto, which is billed to be on the lines of the famous Madison Square address in New York last year.
The Prime Minister will also be meeting officials of the Pension Fund of Canada which has the corpus of 200 million dollars and discuss how to ease the investment opportunities for it.
"All these have been identified by the Prime Minister as areas which are necessary for development of India," Akbaruddin said, adding that India sees Canada as a partner in its development efforts. He said the two leaders will also discuss common
Modi will hold talks with his counterpart Stephen Harper to discuss how the relationship could be taken forward. He will also address Canadian business leaders. "We expect substantive outcomes," Akbaruddin said. He said the focus will be on several
"It is a historic milestone in our bilateral ties as in 42 years, this is the first standalone bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister. Therefore, we are focused on setting a trajectory which will reflect in the discussions," External Affairs
A significant aspect of the three-day visit will be Modi's meeting with top officials of Canada's Pension Fund with focus on inviting them to India. The Prime Minister flew into here from Germany where he laid emphasis on attracting technology and
Marking the first standalone bilateral visit in 42 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived on Wednesday in Canada where the focus will be on setting a "trajectory" in ties through cooperation in energy, including civil nuclear, and attracting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves as he leaves after a visit to the Laxmi Narayan Temple in Surrey, British Columbia (Photo: AP)
Narendra Modi, left, and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper arrive at the Gurdwara Khalsa Diwan in Vancouver, British Columbia (Photo: AP)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, is greeted by Prime Minister Stephen Harper upon arrival at Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, British Columbia (Photo: AP)
Protesters wait for an appearance by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Canada in Toronto (Photo: AP)
Prime Miinister Narendra Modi with his Canadian counterpart meets family members of Air India plane crash, in Toronto, Canada (Photo: AP)
Prime Miinister Narendra Modi squeezes the nose of nine year-old during his visit the memorial site for victims of the 1985 Air India bombing in Toronto (Photo: AP)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays wreath at Air India Memorial in Toronto, Canada (Photo: AP)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his Canadian counterpart visits Air India Memorial in Toronto, Canada (Photo: AP)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his Canadian counterpart Stephen Harper, participates in a business round-table in Toronto (Photo: AP)
PM Modi ends his tri-nation tour in Vancouver, Canada