International Visits & Summits

PM Narendra Modi’s Japan visit from November 10th to 12th was historic as the countries inked the landmark Civil Nuclear Agreement. The deal will give boost to combating climate change. Japan also agreed to set up skill development institutions in Gujarat, Karnataka and Rajasthan where 30 thousand people would be provided training over the next 10 years. Both countries agreed to combat all forms of terrorism and extremism. Key decisions were taken to further cooperation in investment and infrastructure.

PM Narendra Modi visited Vietnam to further cement the close bond between both countries. PM Modi held talks with Prime Minister of Vietnam Mr. Nguyen Xuan Phuc and the President of Vietnam, Mr. Tran Dai Quang. The PM also met several other leaders of Vietnam. Shri Modi paid homage to Ho Chi Minh, laid a wreath at the Monument of National Heroes and Martyrs and visited the Quan Su Pagoda.

PM Narendra Modi visited Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania and Kenya from July 7-11. PM Modi held deliberations with President Filipe Nyusi of Mozambique, South African President Jacob Zuma, President John Magufuli of Tanzania and President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya. PM Modi’s four-nation tour strengthened India’s ties with the African mainland in areas of trade, energy and defence and maritime cooperation.

Shri Narendra Modi paid a historic visit to Mexico making it the first Prime Ministerial visit in three decades. Shri Modi held talks with President of Mexico, Mr. Enrique Peña Nieto and held wide-ranging talks to enhance bilateral relations between both the countries.

PM Narendra Modi visited the United States from June 6th to 8th. Shri Modi held meetings with the US President, Barack Obama and several other leaders in Washington DC. Wide-ranging deliberations were held to further enhance India-US ties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the joint session of the US Congress where he spoke about further deepening India-US cooperation. The PM also met American CEOs and urged them to invest in India at the 41st AGM of USIBC.

PM Modi had a bilateral meeting with the Swiss President Johann Schneider Ammann where Switzerland supported India’s bid to NSG. He also attended a meeting with the business leaders to enhance industry and trade relations between India and Switzerland. PM invited Swiss industrialists and business leaders to explore opportunities that India presented today.

PM Modi visited Qatar on June 4th. He met top business leaders in Qatar to enhance industry and trade relations between both countries. PM invited the business leaders to invest in India. PM met Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani and PM Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani and held wide ranging talks to enhance the bilateral relations and trade ties between the two countries. PM also interacted with Indian workers in their camp in Doha and shared snacks with them. He also interacted with Indian Community members in Doha.

Prime Minister Modi visited Afghanistan on June 4th. Shri Modi jointly inaugurated the Afghan- India Friendship Dam with President Ashraf Ghani. PM also shared his views on the progress India was making and said that the world was seeing an India full of opportunities. PM was awarded with Amir Amanullah Khan Award, highest civilian honour of Afghanistan.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Iran on May 21 and 22 at the invitation of President Rouhani. Shri Modi met Hon’ble Supreme Leader of Iran, President Rouhani and several other leaders. PM Modi's visit was aimed at enhancing connectivity, trade, investments, energy partnership, culture and people to people ties. The historic Chahbahar Agreement was also inked during the Prime Minister's visit. Shri Narendra Modi also visited Gurudwara in Tehran and inaugurated an International Conference on ‘retrospect and prospect’ of India and Iran relations.

PM Narendra Modi visited Saudi Arabia on 2nd and 3rd April. Shri Modi met and held talks with H.M. King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and other important members of the Royal family. The Prime Minister also attended a business event in Riyadh. He visited the Masmak Fortress, reached out to the workers at ‘L&T Residential Complex. The PM also visited the TCS All Women IT & ITES Center in Riyadh. The visit helped in deepening the bilateral relations and strengthening business ties between India and Saudi Arabia. In a special gesture, Shri Narendra Modi was conferred Saudi Arabia's highest civilian honour, Sash of King Abdulaziz Sash (Special Class).

PM Narendra Modi visited Singapore from November 23 to 24. The visit marked fifty years of strong India-Singapore relations. PM Modi met President Tony Tan Keng Yam, PM Lee Hsien Loong, Emeritus Senior Minister Mr. Goh Chok Tong and held wide-ranging talks to further strengthen India-Singapore ties. The Prime Minister met several prominent investors from Singapore and invited them to ‘Make in India.’ Shri Modi delivered the prestigious Singapore Lecture. The PM paid homage at the INA Memorial Marker at Esplanade Park. Shri Modi also visited the ITE where he was briefed about latest technological innovations. Shri Narendra Modi also interacted with the Indian Community in Singapore on November 24.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Russia from December 23 to 24. Shri Modi attended the 16th Annual India-Russia summit. PM Modi met President of Russia Vladimir Putin in Moscow and held extensive deliberations to further India-Russia ties. 16 key agreements were inked between both the countries during PM Modi's visit. PM also attended the 'Friends of India' event.

PM Modi visited Malaysia from November 21to 23. He attended the ASEAN-India Summit and the 10th East Asia Summit. PM Modi met PM Najib Razak of Malaysia and discussed bilateral ties with him. Shri Modi and Mr. Razak jointly inaugurated the Torana Gate. The PM also visited Ramakrishna Mission and inaugurated a statue of Swami Vivekananda. Shri Modi interacted with Corporate Malaysia and invited them to invest in India. PM Modi also interacted with the Malay-Indian community during his visit. The PM also held bilateral meetings with Premier Li Keqiang of China and PM Shinzo Abe of Japan on the sidelines of the summits.

PM Narendra Modi paid a historic visit to the UK from November 12th to 14th. It was the first Prime Ministerial visit in over a decade. PM Modi held extensive meetings with the UK PM Cameron at Chequers, met Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. He also met several investors from the UK. The PM addressed the British Parliament and the City of London at an event at The Old Library, Guildhall. PM Modi visited the Jaguar Land Rover factory at Solihull. He unveiled a statue of Basaveshwara and inaugurated Dr. Ambedkar Memorial in London. Shri Modi interacted with a massive gathering of Indian Community at the Wembley Stadium. The UK PM also strongly pitched for India's permanent candidature of a reformed UNSC.

On 16th August 2015, PM Modi visited United Arab Emirates (UAE). This was the first Prime Ministerial visit in 34 years. PM Modi's visit to the UAE ushered in a golden era of strong India-UAE ties. The visit strengthens economic ties, enhances security cooperation and brings the two nations much closer. PM Modi’s community programme at the Dubai Cricket stadium was widely viewed and enjoyed by people across UAE and India.

On 6th July 2015 the PM Modi embarked on a tour to Central Asia. He visited Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. The visit was historic and special because it was a significant effort to expand India’s cooperation with the Central Asian Nations on an unprecedented scale.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited Bangladesh on the 6th & 7th June 2015. PM Modi held talks with PM Sheikh Hasina and there were signing of multiple MOU’s. India & Bangladesh also signed the Land Boundary Agreement cementing both of the countries relations further. Shri Modi also participated in the ceremony of the unveiling of plaques of the Grant-in-Aid projects. He paid tributes at the National Martyrs’ Memorial and paid homage at Bangabandhu Memorial Museum.He also visited the Sree Dhakeshwari National Temple and the Ramakrishna Mission.

PM Modi's 3 day China visit from 14th to 16th May was of paramount importance for both the Nations. It not only augmented the bilateral partnership and economic cooperation between India and China but also enhanced the friendship among the two ancient civilizations of the world.

PM Modi's visit to Mongolia was historic, path breaking & one that will take India's ties with Mongolia to spectacular heights. One-day visit by the Indian PM to the land of spiritual neighbour opened up broad avenues of partnership and cooperation between both the Nations.

PM Modi’s visit to the Republic of Korea on the 18th & 19th of May, 2015, strengthened many aspects of India-Korea cooperation. PM Modi returned to India with the confidence that ties between India & the Republic of Korea would improve further, and the relationship would benefit people of both Nations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited France beginning April 10th, 2015. He met with French President Francois Hollande and held extensive discussions to fortify India-France relationship. PM Shri Modi held meetings with various French leaders and business CEOs and discussed ways to strengthen India-France economic co-operation. Shri Narendra Modi also paid a visit to Airbus facility and CNES in Toulouse. The Prime Minister also visited the World War I memorial and paid tributes to the martyrs at Neuve Chapelle. He addressed a vast community reception in Paris as well.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited Germany from April 12th - April 14th. He held extensive talks with the German Chancellor, Angela Merkel and other business leaders. Shri Narendra Modi along with Chancellor Merkel jointly inaugurated the Hannover Messe. He presented a transforming India to the world. He pitched for Government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative. He paid a visit to a visit to the Berlin Hauptbahnhof Railway Station. Shri Modi met various executives and heads of the State and discussed upon ways to further deepen the ties with India’s largest economic partner.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Canada from April 15th - April 16th. This was first standalone bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister in over four decades. Shri Modi held wide-range meetings with the Canadian counterpart Mr. Stephen Harper. The Prime Minister met top business leaders and industrialists in Ottawa and Toronto to deepen ties between both the nations. PM Shri Modi also addressed the Indian Diaspora in Toronto and paid a visit to Gurudwara Khalsa Diwan and Lakshmi Nayan Temple in Vancouver.

PM Modi visited Seychelles, Mauritius & Sri Lanka from 11-14 March 2015. The visit was successful in strengthening India’s ties with these friendly Nations. In Seychelles, PM met President Michel and held multiple deliberations with him. In Mauritius, PM addressed the Mauritius National Assembly and joined the ceremony to mark the commissioning of the Barracuda. In Sri Lanka the PM addressed the Parliament, visited the Mahabodhi Society and travel to Jaffna.

PM Modi visited Nepal to attend the 18th SAARC Summit hosted by the Government of Nepal in Kathmandu on 26-27 November 2014. Shri Modi met SAARC leaders during the visit and they discussed ways to expand co-operation for the larger interest of the region.

The visit was the first bilateral visit by a Prime Minister of India in 28 years. PM Modi attended the G-20 Summit in Brisbane followed by a state visit to Australia during which he also addressed the Australian Parliament.

The visit was the first bilateral visit by a Prime Minister of India in 33 years. Shri Modi addressed the Parliament of Fiji. PM Modi also attended a 'Forum for India-Pacific Island cooperation' where he met leaders from Pacific islands nations.

PM Modi attended 2 key multilateral summits- ASEAN & East Asia Summits. The Summit was an opportunity to engage with the Leadership of ASEAN nations and to deepen engagement both as a group of nations and with each Nation individually.

The Prime Minister travelled to Brazil to attend the BRICS Summit in Fortaleza. The PM held extensive meetings with the other BRICS leaders and the leaders discussed a wide range of global issues. During the Summit it was decided to set up a BRICS bank and the first head of the Bank will be from India. 3 MoUs were signed between Brazil and India, after President Rousseff and PM Modi met. The Prime Minister also met leaders of various South American nations during the visit.

PM Shri Narendra Modi embarked on his first ever foreign visit after assuming charge as PM to Bhutan. This is indicative of the importance India attaches to ties with Bhutan. During the visit the Prime Minister met the King of Bhutan, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and PM Tshering Tobgay. The PM addressed the Parliament of Bhutan and also inaugurated the Supreme Court building, which was built after receiving funding from the Indian government.