PM Modi highlights | Indian diaspora greets Narendra Modi as he lands in Sydney

• Business Event with Australian CEOs 
• Meeting with Andrew Forrest, Executive Chairman, Fortescue Future Industries 
• Meeting with Paul Schroder, CEO, Australian Super 
• Meeting with Gina Rinehart, Executive Chairman Hancock Prospecting 
• Interaction with select Australian Influencers 
• Arrive Community Event venue

Wheen asked if PM Modi will raise the issue of Khalistan with his Australian counterpart, Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra, said, "It is not correct for me to prejudge what would be discussed between PM Modi and PM Albanese. I would only say that all issues of bilateral engagements including the issues of attaining harmony in our society and the safety & security of our two societies will be discussed." 

Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra briefed media about the jam-packed schedule of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Sydney, Australia.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a bilateral meeting with Australian PM Anthony Albanese, PM will meet Governor General David Hurley. PM Modi will also meet leading CEOs and also address the Indian community here. Australian PM Anthony Albanese will also host a dinner for PM Modi," Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said.

Jubiliant people from the Indian diaspora community line up to greet Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he arrived in Sydney, Australia.

PM Narendra Modi arrived in the vibrant city of Sydney on his second visit to Australia, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted on Monday. 

"Two days of constructive engagements with Australian leadership, business community and diaspora members await," he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Sydney, Australia, as part of the third and final leg of his three-nation visit after concluding his visit to Papua New Guinea. He was received by Australian PM Anthony Albanese.

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Indian diaspora in Sydney waiting to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Sydney, Australia in the last leg of his three-nation visit.

"PM Modi has given India a new identity. We are excited and looking forward to meeting him. This is a lifetime opportunity for us," said members of the Indian diaspora.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday said he is "honoured" to host Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Sydney and underlined that the two countries share a commitment to a stable, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific.

Prime Minister Albanese also said that he looks forward to celebrating Australia's vibrant Indian community with Prime Minister Modi in Sydney on Tuesday, reports PTI news agency.

Prime Minister Modi will visit Australia from May 22-24 as a guest of the Australian Government.

After wrapping up his Papua New Guinea visit, Indian PM Narendra Modi headed to Australia, where he is scheduled to meet his counterpart Anthony Albanese. 

"My Papua New Guinea visit has been a historic one. I will greatly cherish the affection received among the people of this wonderful nation. I also had the opportunity to interact with respected FIPIC leaders and discuss ways to deepen ties with their respective nations. I thank PM James Marape for the warm welcome accorded. Now leaving for Australia to take part in various programmes in Sydney," the PM said in a note on Twitter.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his New Zealand counterpart Chris Hipkins on Monday during which they discussed the full range of bilateral ties and ways to expand cooperation in various sectors like trade and commerce, education and sports. 

The Indian leader met Hipkins on the sidelines of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) summit.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with the highest honour of Fiji, the Companion of the Order of Fiji, Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji Sitiveni Rabuka, PMO tweeted on Monday.

Modi said he was “delighted” to meet his Fiji counterpart and added that the relation between the two countries has stood the test of time. “We look forward to working together to further cement it in the coming years,” PM Modi tweeted.