New Delhi: On his maiden trip to India as Apple CEO, Tim Cook on Saturday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and launched an updated version of the "Narendra Modi Mobile App".
The two also discussed Apple's future plans for India and the initiative taken by PM for ‘Make in India’ CEO Tim Cook told Prime Minister Narendra Modi the possibilities of manufacturing and retailing in the country.
On his part, Modi explained his Digital India initiative and identified its three key objectives as e-education, health and increasing farmers' incomes.
"Modi sought support from Apple in these objectives," a statement from Prime Minister's Office said.
During the meeting, Cook, appreciated the breadth of young talent in India, saying the "youth have significant skills which Apple would like to tap".
He mentioned the immense potential for "app-development" that exists in the country and elaborated on the Map Development Centre that Apple is setting up in Hyderabad.
PM Modi thanked Cook for launcing the app in a meassge on Twitter.
“Thank you @tim_cook! Friends, welcome and happy volunteering. Your views and efforts are always enriching," Modi tweeted.
Cook replied: "Thanks PM @narendramodi for a great meeting. Already looking forward to next visit to India. Best wishes on the app!"
The updated version contains a new volunteering network on the app.
“I am delighted to share that Mr Tim Cook launched an updated version of the 'Narendra Modi Mobile App'. Thank you, Mr.Cook," said Modi in his tweet.
Apple CEO Tim Cook is on his first official visit to India. His visit comes at a crucial time when the US-based firm is focusing on new growth markets like India after posting its first-ever decline in iPhone sales.
Yesterday, he arrived in the national capital after watching an Indian Premier League (IPL) match in Kanpur. Cook said that he found cricket unbelievably exciting. “I'm totally hooked on it," he said.
Cook began the Delhi leg of his visit with a call at his corporate office where he was greeted by Apple India employees. Defying the scorching heat, Cook visited an Apple store situated at DLF Galleria, Gurgaon. "I went to one store in the morning and I was very happy what I had seen there," he told the TV channel.
On the second day of his India visit, he inaugurated the tech giant's map development centre in Hyderabad and visited a women's college. For the map development centre, Apple has partnered with Noida-based RMSI, a leading IT services player that offers GIS, analytics and software services.
Cook also revealed plans for an iOS app design and development facility in Bengaluru a day earlier.
