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16:45 Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan said
A terms of reference was exchanged between the Petroleum ministries of both countries in the presence of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, to establish greater collaboration on mutual energy priorities and enhance bilateral energy relationship between the two countries.
16:36 PM Modi stated that the talks with PM Justin Trudeau were fruitful. The discussions focussed on closer India-Canada cooperation in various sectors including investment, trade, energy and stronger people-to-people relations.
PM Modi says India and Canada will deepen social and economic ties going ahead. Canada Pension Fund is a large investor in India, he adds. But here comes the icing on the cake — "We look forward to allowing Canada to double investments in India," says Modi.
14:08 Important for India to combat terror together: PM Modi ## Important for India to combat terror together: PM Modi
We have been successful in cooperating on combating terrorism. It is important for India and Canada to come together in fighting terrorism, says PM Modi
11:35 India's India's High Commissioner to Canada Vikas Swarup says Trudeau and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries.
10:38 Vikas Swarup extends a warm welcome to Canada PM Justin Trudeau , as he at arrives at Rashtrapati Bhawan with Madame Sophie Grégoire Trudeau and their children. He was received by Indian PM Narendra Modi
14:46 PM Trudeau will attend a CEO's forum and meet President Ram Nath Kovind later in the evening
14:39 India and Canada share common views on the proliferation of North Korea, safety and peace in Indo-Pacific region and independence of democratic institutions in Maldives, PM Modi had said earlier.
14:34 A total of 6 MoUs/agreements have been signed.
14:30 Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs has mistakenly mentioned Canada as Iran in a statement titled 'List of MoUs/Agreements signed during the State Visit of Prime Minister of Canada to India'.
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PM Trudeau will attend a CEO's forum and meet President Ram Nath Kovind later in the evening
India and Canada share common views on the proliferation of North Korea, safety and peace in Indo-Pacific region and independence of democratic institutions in Maldives, PM Modi had said earlier.
A total of 6 MoUs/agreements have been signed.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs has mistakenly mentioned Canada as Iran in a statement titled 'List of MoUs/Agreements signed during the State Visit of Prime Minister of Canada to India'.
Earlier PM Modi had stressed that there is no place for elements indulging in communal politics and division of society. He urges Indians to no tolerate those posing a threat to the country’s unity.
Trudeau says the partnership between India and Canada should create jobs. Both countries strive to uphold democratic traditions and diversities, he says.
Terming India “a natural partner and trusted friend”, Trudeau says both the countries have the responsibility to set the correct parameters to for economic benefits.
After PM Modi, it’s time for Trudeau to address the media.
Look forward to allow Canada to double India investments: PM Modi
PM Modi says India and Canada will deepen social and economic ties going ahead. Canada Pension Fund is a large investor in India, he adds. But here comes the icing on the cake— "We look forward to allowing Canada to double investments in India," says Modi.
Strong words from Prime Minister Modi now."Can't tolerate people who challenge integrity of our nations," Modi says.
Important for India to combat terror together: PM Modi
We have been successful in cooperating on combating terrorism. It is important for India and Canada to come together in fighting terrorism, says PM Modi
I am happy to welcome Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to India, says PMModi, adding that he is glad the Trudeau toured India before meeting him.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian counterpart are addressing a press conference jointly.
India'sIndia's High Commissioner to Canada Vikas Swarup says Trudeau and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries.
India, Canada discuss issues of bilateral interests: MEA
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and her Canadian counterpart Chrystia Freeland had on Thursday discussed issues of "bilateral interest" during a strategic dialogue, held in the backdrop of the Khalistan controversy shrouding Trudeau's visit.
On Modi-Trudeau meet agenda
At today's bilateral meeting, PM Modi and PM Trudeau will likely focus on areas of trade, defence, civil nuclear cooperation, space, tackling climate change energy and education.
Also, the meet will be keenly-watched for counter-terror measures, given the increasing instances of Sikh radicalism in Canada.
India and Canada must "deepen and broaden" its historic friendship and "that is what this week has been all about", Trudeau had said.
"In total, this week’s trip has yielded more than a billion dollars in investments between Canada and India and that billion dollars back and forth will create 6,000 high quality jobs for folks back home and many many good jobs here as well. This is a true vote of confidence from the Indian Business community and the desire from companies around the world to set up shop in Canada makes sense," Trudeau said at an event in Delhi.
Underscoring the need for deepening bilateral ties, Trudeau said he is in India to strengthen historic ties between the two nations and the hospitality extended to his family "has been phenomenal".
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday said his ongoing visit to India has already yielded investments worth over $1 billion that will generate 6,000 'high quality' jobs.
The Canadian PM’s visit has been marred by questions of ‘snub’ given to him by Indian authorities. For instance, Prime Minister Narendra Modihas in the past broken protocol to welcome global leaders. He hasn't extended the courtesy to Trudeau. Thishas raisedquestions over Trudeau's 'links' to Khalistan supporters.
Trudeau receives Guard of Honour
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau received Guard of Honour before he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Rashtrapati Bhawan on Friday.
