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Mexico backs India's NSG membership

Later, Pena Nieto drove Modi to a restaurant for dinner, a Mexican vegetarian fare.

By :  naren pulloor
Update: 2016-06-07 05:07 GMT
India on Thursday received crucial support of Mexico in its bid to become member of NSG. (Photo: Twitter)
Mexico supports positively and constructively India's membership of the NSG, the Mexican President said at a joint media interaction with Modi.
In a very special gesture, Mexican President personally drove Modi to a restaurant for Mexican vegetarian fare. (Photo: Twitter)
President Barack Obama on Tuesday backed India's bid for membership of the elite Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) amid a major push to the strategic ties between the two countries which finalised a roadmap to give India the status of US' close partner in the defence sector.
Narendra Modi arrived in Capitol Hill and addressed Congress lawmakers in a joint meeting on Thursday. Modi was received by Paul Ryan, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Our relationship is primed for a great future. The past is behind us and foundations of the future are firmly in place, Modi tells the US Congress. He says 'there is a new symphony in play'.
For us in India, to live in harmony with mother earth is a part of our ancient belief, says Modi. Modi also seeks to cooperate with the US on renewable energy.
Terrorism remains the biggest threat to the world, says Modi, adding that from West of India to Africa, it goes by different names like Lashkar-e-Taiba, Taliban and ISIS. Modi says terrorism is incubated in 'our neighbour' and adds that Pakistan uses terrorism for political gains.
Modi invokes Abraham Lincoln, says the US Congress is a temple of democracy which encourages other nations. As the leader of the world's largest democracy, it is my privilege to speak to the world's first democracy, says Modi.
Many from the Indian diaspora are among your best CEOs, scientists, economists, even spelling bee champs, PM Modi tells US Congress. He says his dream is to empower a billion citizens through many economic and social transformations, says Modi.
Amid chants of Bharat Mata Ki Jai', Indian community in Mexico City on Wednesday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the final-leg of his five-nation tour.
Mexico is a key member of the NSG and its support to India's bid for entry into NSG is seen as important. Modi had visited Switzerland, another key member of the NSG, before travelling to the US, and the European country - known to have strong proliferation concerns - had announced its support to India's candidature for the atomic trading club. Modi is received by Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs Claudia Ruiz Massieu after landing at the Benito Juarez International Airport.
In their talks, Modi and Nieto explored ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in a number of key areas including in trade and investment, information technology, climate change and energy.
On his part, the Prime Minister thanked Mexico for its support and called the country an important partner for India's energy security.
Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto announced his country's support to India's bid for membership of the elite Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) after holding wide-ranging talks with Narendra Modi on a range of bilateral and global issues.
Narendra Modi on Monday laid a wreath at the Tomb of Unknown Soldiers and paid homage to Indian-American astronaut late Kalpana Chawla at Arlington National Cemetery.
Narendra Modi speaks during the U.S.-India Business Council 41st Annual Leadership Summit.
After his seventh meeting with Obama since 2014, Modi said India and the US are working as friends and partners in leading the world, and to protect the legacy that we both are proud of.
Obama said Modi's leadership generates new excitement, not only among the Indian Americans but also among Americans.
Addressing the media jointly with Modi at his Oval office, Obama said it was natural for India and the US, two biggest democracies, to deepen and broaden partnership.
Both the leaders directed their officials to identify specific new areas of collaboration at the next meeting of US-India Counterterrorism Joint Working Group,\" said a Joint Statement issued after the talks.
Obama, who received Modi with a warm embrace, said it was his great pleasure to welcome back my friend Prime Minister Modi to the Oval Office.
Among the pieces returned is a statue of Saint Manikkavichavakar, a Hindu mystic and poet from the Chola period (circa 850 AD to 1250 AD) stolen from the Sivan Temple in Chennai, which is valued at USD1.5 million.
Narendra Modi arrived in US on Monday (US time) on a three-day visit, during which he will hold talks with President Barack Obama to review bilateral ties and address a joint session of the US Congress. (Photo: Twitter)
Narendra Modi shake hands with member of the indian community in Washington upon his arrival at Andrews Air Force Base in Washington D.C.
Items returned included religious statues, bronzes and terra cotta pieces, some dating back 2,000 years, looted from some of India's most treasured religious sites.
The US returned over 200 cultural artefacts estimated at $100 million to India at a ceremony here attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Modi spoke to Sunita's father in Gujarati and invited them to visit India.
All of us are very honoured that he took time to come and acknowledge the shuttle catastrophe and the deep cooperation that we have with India in the space world, Williams said after her brief interaction with Modi. (Photo: Twitter)
Modi also had a brief interaction with the husband and family members of Chawla, senior officials from NASA, Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams and her father at Space Shuttle Columbia Memorial. (Photo: Twitter)
Honouring sacrifice, saluting valour. Formal engagements begin with a solemn ceremony, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted.
Later, Pena Nieto drove Modi to a restaurant for dinner, a Mexican vegetarian fare.

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