New Delhi/London: As Prime Minister embarked on a three-day visit to Britain on Thursday, New Delhi and London signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement after the two sides held delegation level talks here.
Here are the Highlights of Day 1 of PM Modi's visit to United Kingdom:
* To make India a global manufacturing hub, we have fast tracked approvals & clearances for industry and infrastructure: PM Modi
* Results of our hard work are visible.Our growth rate last year was 7.3%, World bank has recently projected our growth rate at 7.5%: PM Modi
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* We have been working to make India an easy & simple place to do business: PM Modi
* Since my Govt took over, we have been working relentlessly to put the economy on track: PM Modi
* We are particularly keen to develop sectors where UK is strong, we are working hard to create conducive conditions for this engagement:PM Modi
* We have to effectively leverage the muitual interest which is there for each other: PM Modi
* There is significant potential for India-UK to further strengthen their economic ties: PM Modi
* UK & India have known each other very well since a long time: PM Modi
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* There should be no distinction between terrorist groups,there should be a resolve to isolate those who harbour terrorists: PM Modi
* We must add up a comprehensive convention on international terrorism in United Nations, without delay: PM Modi
* World must speak in one voice and act in unison to combat this challenge of our times: PM Modi
* Terrorism. extremism are global forces that are larger than their changing names, groups, territories and targets: PM Modi
*If you visit India, you will also experience the winds of change: PM Modi
* Many makers of modern India including many of my distinguished predecessors from Nehru ji to Dr.Manmohan Singh passed through those doors:PM Modi
* Many freedom fighters of India found their calling in institutions of Britain: PM Modi
* India is a new bright spot of hope and opportunities for the World: PM Modi
* We are two democracies, two strong economies and two innovative societies: PM Modi
* UK remains a preferred destination for Indian students: PM Modi
* I replied, British are wise enough to recognize his (Mahatma Gandhi) greatness & Indians are generous enough to share him: PM Modi
*I was asked, how is that Mahatma Gandhi's statue stands outside British Parliament: PM Modi
* I know that British Parliament is not is session, PM Cameron looks relaxed and relieved: PM Modi
* I'm delighted to be in London, I'm truly honored to speak at British Parliament: PM Modi
* India a vibrant democracy which abides by Constitution & is committed to protection of all citizens & their right to express views: PM Modi
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* To set the record straight, I had come here in 2003 and received a very warm welcome: PM Modi
* Every incident taking place in any corner of nation is a serious incident, law takes its course,strict action is taken: PM Modi
* India's Constitution protects freedom & thoughts of every individual on "growing intolerance in India" : PM Modi
*India is the land of Gandhi & Buddha when asked on "growing intolerance in India: PM Modi
* I thank UK PM for Britain's support for India's permanent membership for UNSC: PM Modi
* Both our nations will work for the people and to create more opportunities for them, also to overcome challenges against us: PM Modi
* We will launch a fast track mechanism for UK investments in India; UK is already a leading investor: PM Modi
*It's a matter of joy for me that we are going to launch railway rupee bond in London for Indian railways: PM Modi
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* The conclusion of the civil nuclear agreement shows our resolve to combat climate change: PM Modi
* I'm happy to inform that UK will be participating in international fleet review to be held in India in February 2016: PM Modi
* We have today signed civil nuclear agreement, which is a symbol of our mutual trust: PM Modi
* Our relationship is getting bigger constantly in area of trade, investment, defence, clean energy, health, tech, innovation, culture:PM Modi
* I am very happy to be here, this relationship is very important to India. Historically we know each other: PM Modi
* I am thankful to UK PM for his contribution to development of UK-India ties: PM Modi
* UK supports India's bid for permanent membership of UNSC: Cameron
* UK firmly supports India's UNSC claim: Cameron
* Want British companies to Make in India: Cameron
* 5 Year pact for 3 Indian smart cities: Cameron
* New Collaborations worth 9 billion pounds: Cameron
* Loooking for stronger Economic and Defence ties with India: Cameron
* India-UK, as 'oldest & largest democracies are natural partners: Cameron
* We both have big ambitions for our relationship:Cameron
* PM Modi and UK PM David Cameron to issue a joint statement shortly
* I hope ties between both our nations will be productive, beneficial for each other, the World & humanity: PM Modi to UK PM Cameron
* I'm confident that Indo-UK relationship will further deepen under your leadership: PM Modi to UK PM Cameron
* PM Narendra Modi receives Guard of Honour at the Treasury Quadrangle , Kings Charles Street (London).
* Thanking British PM for his welcome tweet, PM Modi responds: Thank you @Number10gov. We are very proud of the Indian diaspora in UK. Their role in strengthening India-UK ties is immense.
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* PM Modi tweets: Reached London. India-UK ties will receive a great impetus. Will attend a wide range of programmes in UK.
* PM Modi is received at the airport by British Foreign Minister Hugo Swire
* British PM David Cameron posts welcome video on twitter
* PM Modi lands at Heathrow airport
Earlier, he embarked on his three-day visit to the UK in early hours on Thursday.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met him on airport and wished him luck for visit of the two nations.
Before leaving, PM Modi tweeted, “Leaving for UK. I am hopeful this visit will strengthen economic ties between India and UK & bring more investment to India. #makeinindia.”
Modi has a hectic schedule that will start with talks with his British counterpart David Cameron who has described the trip as “extraordinary”.
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“I am excited by this visit. I am excited by what Prime Minister Modi is doing in India and I'm excited about the partnership that we can build together,” Cameron said. Describing Modi's visit as “extraordinary”, Cameron said it was not simply about celebrating the economic ties but “actually building a thoroughly modern partnership between our two great countries”.
After talks with Cameron at 10 Downing Street, Modi will address a joint press conference at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO). A brief stop to pay tributes at the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Parliament Square will be followed by speeches at the Houses of Parliament and then at the Guildhall in the financial hub of London.
His talks with Cameron will carry on at the British Prime Minister's country residence of Chequers in Buckinghamshire, where he is being hosted overnight.
On Friday, Modi returns London for a CEOs round-table which is likely to include representatives from major British companies like Rolls-Royce and Vodafone.
The pomp and ceremony attached to the visit is expected to include a special tricolour flypast by the Red Arrows Royal Air Force (RAF) Aerobatic Team over Buckingham Palace before the Prime Minister sits down for lunch with Queen Elizabeth II on Friday afternoon before making his way to Wembley Stadium in north London for the mega Diaspora reception.
He leaves for Ankara to attend the G20 summit on Saturday after inaugurating a new statue of 12th century philosopher Basaveshwara as well as a new Ambedkar memorial in London. A visit to the Tata Motors' owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) factory in Solihull, in the West Midlands region of England, will be the last item on his UK agenda.
“My visit to UK is the first Prime Ministerial visit in almost a decade. I have had the opportunity to meet Prime Minister David Cameron at various international forums and our meetings have been productive.
Prime Minister Cameron is a good friend of India's, and we in India have had the privilege of welcoming him thrice during his first term as Prime Minister,” Modi wrote in a Facebook post ahead of the visit.
Meanwhile, a number of groups have announced a “day of protest” tomorrow, coinciding with Modis visit.
The “Modi Not Welcome” campaign by the Awaaz Network as well as a protest organised by CasteWatchUK will assemble outside Downing Street and then move on to Parliament Square. Another group of protesters are expected to assemble outside Wembley Stadium, demanding that the Indian government lift the ban on the documentary ‘India's Daughter' by British filmmaker Leslie Udwin.
“An appropriate policing plan is in place. We are in dialogue with various protest groups to facilitate their requests. No restrictions have been placed on the route,” a Metropolitan Police statement said.
