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<p>''We have become great friends and our countries have never been closer. I can say that with surety,'' said US President Donald <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/trade-in-focus-as-pm-modi-holds-bilateral-talks-with-us-president-trump-231014">Trump during his bilateral talks</a> with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday on the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-holds-trilateral-meeting-with-us-president-trump-japan-pm-abe-231016">sidelines of G20 Summit in Osaka</a>, Japan.</p>

<p>''We have become great friends and our countries have never been closer. I can say that with surety. We'll work together in many ways including military, we'll be discussing trade today,'' Trump told PM Modi during talks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Modi and Trump discussed various bilateral and global issues including Iran, 5G communications networks, trade and defence ahead of the G-20 Summit.</p>

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<p>Trump congratulated Modi on his election victory and said that the two countries would work together in many areas including military.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It was a big victory, you deserve it, you have done a great job. We have big things to announce. In terms of trade, in terms of manufacturing, we would be discussing 5G. I congratulate you and I look forward to talks," Trump said.</p>

<p>"We have become great friends and our countries have never been closer. I can say that with surety. We will work together in many ways including military, we'll be discussing trade today," he said.</p>

<p>On Iran, Trump said: "We have a lot of time. There's no rush, they can take their time. There is absolutely no time pressure".</p>

<p>"PM @narendramodi and @POTUS held talks on the sidelines of the #G20 Summit in Osaka. Both leaders discussed various bilateral and global issues," the Prime Minister's Office said in a tweet.</p>

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<p>The Modi-Trump meeting assumes significance as the US president, championing his 'America First' policy, has been a vocal critic of India for levying "tremendously high" duties on US products.</p>

<p>Before his arrival in Japan on Thursday, Trump tweeted, "I look forward to speaking with Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi about the fact that India, for years having put very high Tariffs against the United States, just recently increased the Tariffs even further. This is unacceptable and the Tariffs must be withdrawn!"</p>

<p>This was Modi's first meeting with Trump after the BJP's landslide win in the parliamentary election.&nbsp;</p>


''We have become great friends and our countries have never been closer. I can say that with surety,'' said US President Donald Trump during his bilateral talks with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday on the sidelines of G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan.

''We have become great friends and our countries have never been closer. I can say that with surety,'' said US President Donald Trump during his bilateral talks with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday on the sidelines of G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan. ''We have become great friends and our countries have never been closer. I can say that with surety. We'll work together in many ways including military, we'll be discussing trade today,'' Trump told PM Modi during talks. Modi and Trump discussed various bilateral and global issues including Iran, 5G communications networks, trade and defence ahead of the G-20 Summit. PM @narendramodi and @POTUS held talks on the sidelines of the #G20 Summit in Osaka. Both leaders discussed various bilateral and global issues. @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/XXpFzOLKsZ — PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 28, 2019 × Trump congratulated Modi on his election victory and said that the two countries would work together in many areas including military. "It was a big victory, you deserve it, you have done a great job. We have big things to announce. In terms of trade, in terms of manufacturing, we would be discussing 5G. I congratulate you and I look forward to talks," Trump said. "We have become great friends and our countries have never been closer. I can say that with surety. We will work together in many ways including military, we'll be discussing trade today," he said. On Iran, Trump said: "We have a lot of time. There's no rush, they can take their time. There is absolutely no time pressure". "PM @narendramodi and @POTUS held talks on the sidelines of the #G20 Summit in Osaka. Both leaders discussed various bilateral and global issues," the Prime Minister's Office said in a tweet. #WATCH US President Donald Trump at bilateral meeting with PM Narendra Modi in Osaka, Japan: We have become great friends & our countries have never been closer. I can say that with surety. We'll work together in many ways including military, we'll be discussing trade today pic.twitter.com/SjvenXi4df — ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2019 × Watch: What to expect from G20 summit? a discussion The Modi-Trump meeting assumes significance as the US president, championing his 'America First' policy, has been a vocal critic of India for levying "tremendously high" duties on US products. Before his arrival in Japan on Thursday, Trump tweeted, "I look forward to speaking with Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi about the fact that India, for years having put very high Tariffs against the United States, just recently increased the Tariffs even further. This is unacceptable and the Tariffs must be withdrawn!" This was Modi's first meeting with Trump after the BJP's landslide win in the parliamentary election.

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Media Briefing by Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale on India-US bilateral meeting on the sidelines of G20 Summit in Osaka.

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<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Donald Trump held a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/g20-summit-our-countries-have-never-been-closer-trump-on-us-india-ties-231018">"very productive and open discussion"</a> on a range of issues including trade, tensions with Iran, and 5G technology, but did not touch upon the S-400 missile deal in their bilateral meeting,&nbsp;Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday.</p>

<p>"It was a very productive and open discussion. We will take things forward. There was very little discussion on defence issues. S-400 issue was not discussed. We highlighted the potential of cooperation in this area which was welcomed by President Trump," Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale said at a press conference here on the sidelines of the 14th G20 Summit.</p>

<p>This comes a few days after US Secretary of State Micheal Pompeo had said the two countries should be able to provide security for themselves. It also comes at a time when the US has put forth suggestions for India to look for alternatives to the S-400 missile system, as transactions with Russia risk triggering CAATSA (Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act).</p>

<p>At the press briefing, Gokhale said Modi and Trump agreed that they would meet at an early date to try and sort out issues pertaining to trade between the two countries.</p>

<p>"It was agreed that trade ministers of both countries would meet on an early date and would try to sort out these issues. Both US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and their Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin were in the room. Now, we expect an early meeting," he said.</p>

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<p>"The Prime Minister did mention in particular that we have taken some action after the GSP (Generalized System of Preferences) was revoked. That was something which already happened and now we should look forward and see how we can resolve these issues. President Trump welcomed this idea," Gokhale added.</p>

<p>With regards to tensions brewing between the US and Iran, the Foreign Secretary said the primary focus was on ensuring stability in the region, not just in the backdrop of energy needs, but also to ensure the safety of the Indian diaspora in the Gulf.</p>

<p>"On Iran, the primary focus was on how we ensure stability there, as instability affects us in many ways, not just in a matter of energy needs, but also in terms of our large diaspora in Gulf, 8 million Indians in the Gulf and economic interests. The two leaders agreed that they and officials will continue to remain in touch to ensure that the region remains stable; that is in the interest of us and the US," he noted.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Modi also tried to explore and leverage opportunities in order to achieve the goals under his flagship programme "Make in India" using 5G technology, Gokhale observed.</p>

<p>"On 5G, we were concerned to bring the focus on how can we leverage our market, our capabilities in design and technology of software, and our desire as to how to make this technology as part of Make in India. PM's real focus was on Make in India and the potential that this technology has to achieve this goal."</p>

<p>When asked if trade and defence tensions between the two large democracies can hamper their relationship, Gokhale said, "No one issue is going to impact the largest strategic relation between India and US which is deep and broad. We have some issues. We will work on it."</p>

<p>In the trilateral meeting held between US, India and Japan, Gokhale said the main topic of discussion was Indo-Pacific, how the three countries can work together in terms of connectivity, infrastructure, ensuring peace and security, and in terms of working together to build upon this new concept.</p>

<p>Besides India, the US and host Japan, UK, European Union, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Russia, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, Republic of Korea, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey are also participating in the Summit.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Donald Trump held a "very productive and open discussion" on a range of issues including trade, tensions with Iran, and 5G technology, but did not touch upon the S-400 missile deal in their bilateral meeting, Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Donald Trump held a "very productive and open discussion" on a range of issues including trade, tensions with Iran, and 5G technology, but did not touch upon the S-400 missile deal in their bilateral meeting, Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday. "It was a very productive and open discussion. We will take things forward. There was very little discussion on defence issues. S-400 issue was not discussed. We highlighted the potential of cooperation in this area which was welcomed by President Trump," Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale said at a press conference here on the sidelines of the 14th G20 Summit. This comes a few days after US Secretary of State Micheal Pompeo had said the two countries should be able to provide security for themselves. It also comes at a time when the US has put forth suggestions for India to look for alternatives to the S-400 missile system, as transactions with Russia risk triggering CAATSA (Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act). At the press briefing, Gokhale said Modi and Trump agreed that they would meet at an early date to try and sort out issues pertaining to trade between the two countries. "It was agreed that trade ministers of both countries would meet on an early date and would try to sort out these issues. Both US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and their Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin were in the room. Now, we expect an early meeting," he said. "The Prime Minister did mention in particular that we have taken some action after the GSP (Generalized System of Preferences) was revoked. That was something which already happened and now we should look forward and see how we can resolve these issues. President Trump welcomed this idea," Gokhale added. With regards to tensions brewing between the US and Iran, the Foreign Secretary said the primary focus was on ensuring stability in the region, not just in the backdrop of energy needs, but also to ensure the safety of the Indian diaspora in the Gulf. "On Iran, the primary focus was on how we ensure stability there, as instability affects us in many ways, not just in a matter of energy needs, but also in terms of our large diaspora in Gulf, 8 million Indians in the Gulf and economic interests. The two leaders agreed that they and officials will continue to remain in touch to ensure that the region remains stable; that is in the interest of us and the US," he noted. Prime Minister Modi also tried to explore and leverage opportunities in order to achieve the goals under his flagship programme "Make in India" using 5G technology, Gokhale observed. "On 5G, we were concerned to bring the focus on how can we leverage our market, our capabilities in design and technology of software, and our desire as to how to make this technology as part of Make in India. PM's real focus was on Make in India and the potential that this technology has to achieve this goal." When asked if trade and defence tensions between the two large democracies can hamper their relationship, Gokhale said, "No one issue is going to impact the largest strategic relation between India and US which is deep and broad. We have some issues. We will work on it." In the trilateral meeting held between US, India and Japan, Gokhale said the main topic of discussion was Indo-Pacific, how the three countries can work together in terms of connectivity, infrastructure, ensuring peace and security, and in terms of working together to build upon this new concept. Besides India, the US and host Japan, UK, European Union, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Russia, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, Republic of Korea, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey are also participating in the Summit.

S-400 missile deal not discussed by PM Modi and Trump at G20 Summit, says Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale

<p>Even by the diplomatic standards, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/in-talks-with-world-leaders-at-g20-pm-modi-discusses-indo-pacific-terrorism-situation-in-gulf-231173">the first day of the G20 Summit</a> was not only hectic but showed how India was a sought after country at the event in Osaka.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the two trilateral meetings with Russia, China and Japan, America - along with informal BRICS meet - dominated the day, key bilaterals with countries such as Saudi Arabia were an important element of the day.</p>

<p>Other than PM's much-touted <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-have-become-great-friends-well-work-together-in-many-ways-including-military-trump-to-pm-modi-at-g20-231285">bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump</a>, he met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, South Korean President Moon Jae-in, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron.</p>

<p>With the Saudi Crown Prince, the PM discussed the current Gulf situation.</p>

<p>Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale stated, "They discussed the situation in the Gulf and the prime minister said that this could impact the oil prices which is important for India. The PM appreciated the efforts by Saudi Arabia in ensuring oil supplies have remained stable and oil prices have remained predictable in the last few months".</p>

<p>"Iran wasn't discussed," the Foreign Secretary added.</p>

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<p>The Crown Prince has invited PM Modi for a conference to his country which will happen later this year. The Haj quota has also been increased for Indians from 170,000 to 200,000.</p>

<p>While with Merkel, PM Modi discussed artificial intelligence, railway modernisation; with South Korea, the focus was on visa regime improvement between the two countries. South Korea has recently liberalized group visas for Indian tourists.</p>

<p>The PM also had pull-aside meetings with Vietnamese PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and World Bank President &nbsp;David Malpass. He also met several world leaders such as Canadian PM Justin Trudeau.</p>

<p>PM Modi will be meeting Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, Italian PM Giuseppe Conte, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong, President of Chile Sebastián Piñera, and Australian PM Scott Morrison on the second and the final day of the G20 summit on Saturday.<br />
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Even by the diplomatic standards, the first day of the G20 Summit was not only hectic but showed how India was a sought after country at the event in Osaka. While the two trilateral meetings with Russia, China and Japan, America - along with informal BRICS meet - dominated the day, key bilaterals with countries such as Saudi Arabia were an important element of the day.

Even by the diplomatic standards, the first day of the G20 Summit was not only hectic but showed how India was a sought after country at the event in Osaka. While the two trilateral meetings with Russia, China and Japan, America - along with informal BRICS meet - dominated the day, key bilaterals with countries such as Saudi Arabia were an important element of the day. Other than PM's much-touted bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump, he met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, South Korean President Moon Jae-in, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron. With the Saudi Crown Prince, the PM discussed the current Gulf situation. Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale stated, "They discussed the situation in the Gulf and the prime minister said that this could impact the oil prices which is important for India. The PM appreciated the efforts by Saudi Arabia in ensuring oil supplies have remained stable and oil prices have remained predictable in the last few months". "Iran wasn't discussed," the Foreign Secretary added. Met Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. We reviewed the full range of relations between India and Saudi Arabia. Our talks today will add great strength to bilateral ties between our nations. pic.twitter.com/N15PFEUZgR — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 28, 2019 × The Crown Prince has invited PM Modi for a conference to his country which will happen later this year. The Haj quota has also been increased for Indians from 170,000 to 200,000. While with Merkel, PM Modi discussed artificial intelligence, railway modernisation; with South Korea, the focus was on visa regime improvement between the two countries. South Korea has recently liberalized group visas for Indian tourists. The PM also had pull-aside meetings with Vietnamese PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and World Bank President David Malpass. He also met several world leaders such as Canadian PM Justin Trudeau. PM Modi will be meeting Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, Italian PM Giuseppe Conte, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong, President of Chile Sebastián Piñera, and Australian PM Scott Morrison on the second and the final day of the G20 summit on Saturday.

PM Modi meets global leaders at G20; discusses oil prices with Saudi Crown Prince

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a trilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump and Japanese premier Shinzo Abe here Friday ahead of the formal opening of the G-20 Summit.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday held bilateral talks with US President Donald Trump in Japan's Osaka on the sidelines of G20 Summit. The two leaders met shortly after the Japan-America-India trilateral meeting during which PM Modi highlighted "the importance of India attaches" the grouping.

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Modi-Trump bilateral on sidelines of G20 Summit

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held bilateral talks with US President Donald Trump in Osaka, Japan on the sidelines of the Group of 20 (G20) summit meeting on Friday.</p>

<p>The two leaders met shortly after the Japan-America-India (JAI) trilateral meeting during which Prime Minister&nbsp;Modi highlighted "the importance India attaches to" the grouping, the report added.</p>

<p>The Modi-Trump meeting assumes significance as the US president, championing his 'America First' policy, has been a vocal critic of India for levying "tremendously high" duties on US products.</p>

<p>Before his arrival in Japan on Thursday, Trump tweeted, "I look forward to speaking with Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi about the fact that India, for years having put very high Tariffs against the United States, just recently increased the Tariffs even further. This is unacceptable and the Tariffs must be withdrawn!"</p>

<p>This was Modi's first meeting with Trump after the BJP's landslide win in the parliamentary election.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Focus on trade&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>The US President said he would be talking about trade with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi when the two leaders sit down for a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Group of 20 (G20) summit meeting on Friday.</p>

<p>Trump was speaking to reporters in the host city of Osaka, western Japan, ahead of a trilateral meeting with Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held bilateral talks with US President Donald Trump in Osaka, Japan on the sidelines of the Group of 20 (G20) summit meeting on Friday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held bilateral talks with US President Donald Trump in Osaka, Japan on the sidelines of the Group of 20 (G20) summit meeting on Friday. The two leaders met shortly after the Japan-America-India (JAI) trilateral meeting during which Prime Minister Modi highlighted "the importance India attaches to" the grouping, the report added. The Modi-Trump meeting assumes significance as the US president, championing his 'America First' policy, has been a vocal critic of India for levying "tremendously high" duties on US products. Before his arrival in Japan on Thursday, Trump tweeted, "I look forward to speaking with Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi about the fact that India, for years having put very high Tariffs against the United States, just recently increased the Tariffs even further. This is unacceptable and the Tariffs must be withdrawn!" This was Modi's first meeting with Trump after the BJP's landslide win in the parliamentary election. Focus on trade The US President said he would be talking about trade with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi when the two leaders sit down for a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Group of 20 (G20) summit meeting on Friday. Trump was speaking to reporters in the host city of Osaka, western Japan, ahead of a trilateral meeting with Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

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G20 leaders at Osaka meet for gala dinner

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G20 leaders' spouses attends various cultural programs

G20 leaders get a taste of Japanese culture

<p>Even by diplomatic standards, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-puts-forward-five-point-approach-to-tackle-challenges-like-unilateralism-protectionism-at-g20-summit-in-japans-osaka-231060">the first day of the G20 Summit</a> was not only hectic but showed how India was a sought after country at the event in Osaka.</p>

<p>The two trilaterals - JAI - between Japan, America, India and RIC - between Russia, India, China showed how India was the common factor in the two groupings.</p>

<p>The JAI meeting, that happened in the morning, saw PM Modi talking about the Indo Pacific region. PM said, " JAI means victory... we have a common interest on the Indo Pacific".</p>

<p>This is the second meet of JAI, the first happened in Argentina last year on the sidelines of the G20 summit.</p>

<p>The RIC meeting saw PM recalling the RIC foreign ministers' meet earlier this year where the focus was on "counter-terrorism, international hot-spot issues, reformed multilateralism, climate change".</p>

<p>RIC discussed global trading regimes and need for rules-based trading order and support for the WTO reforms while slamming protectionism. Remember, two members of the RIC, India and China, have faced Washington's heat on the trade issue.</p>

<p>Other than PM's much-touted bilateral with US President Donald Trump, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/saudi-arabia-raises-indias-haj-quota-by-30000-231128">PM met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman</a>, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-holds-bilateral-talks-with-south-korean-president-moon-jae-in-at-g20-summit-in-japans-osaka-231099">South Korean President Moon Jae-in</a>, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-meets-german-chancellor-angela-merkel-at-g20-summit-discusses-ways-to-deepen-indo-german-ties-231118">German Chancellor Angela Merkel</a>.</p>

<p>With the Saudi Crown Prince, PM discussed the current situation in the Gulf.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/s-400-missile-deal-not-discussed-by-pm-modi-and-trump-at-g20-summit-says-foreign-secretary-vijay-gokhale-231037">Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale said</a>, "They discussed the situation in the Gulf and the prime minister said that this could impact oil prices which is important for India. The PM appreciated the efforts by Saudi Arabia in ensuring oil supplies have remained stable and oil prices have remained predictable in the last few months".</p>

<p>"Iran wasn't discussed especially," the Foreign Secretary added.</p>

<p>The crown prince has invited the Indian PM for a conference in his country which will happen later this year. The Haj quota has also been increased for Indians from 170,000 to 200,000.</p>

<p>While with Merkel PM Modi discussed artificial intelligence and railway modernisation, with South Korea the focus was on improving visa regime between the two countries. South Korea has recently liberalized group visas for Indian tourists.</p>

<p>PM also had pull-aside meetings Vietnamese PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and World Bank President &nbsp;David Malpass. He met several world leaders such as Canadian PM Justin Trudeau.</p>


Even by diplomatic standards, the first day of the G20 Summit was not only hectic but showed how India was a sought after country at the event in Osaka. The two trilaterals - JAI - between Japan, America, India and RIC - between Russia, India, China showed how India was the common factor in the two groupings.

Even by diplomatic standards, the first day of the G20 Summit was not only hectic but showed how India was a sought after country at the event in Osaka. The two trilaterals - JAI - between Japan, America, India and RIC - between Russia, India, China showed how India was the common factor in the two groupings. The JAI meeting, that happened in the morning, saw PM Modi talking about the Indo Pacific region. PM said, " JAI means victory... we have a common interest on the Indo Pacific". This is the second meet of JAI, the first happened in Argentina last year on the sidelines of the G20 summit. The RIC meeting saw PM recalling the RIC foreign ministers' meet earlier this year where the focus was on "counter-terrorism, international hot-spot issues, reformed multilateralism, climate change". RIC discussed global trading regimes and need for rules-based trading order and support for the WTO reforms while slamming protectionism. Remember, two members of the RIC, India and China, have faced Washington's heat on the trade issue. Other than PM's much-touted bilateral with US President Donald Trump, PM met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, South Korean President Moon Jae-in, German Chancellor Angela Merkel. With the Saudi Crown Prince, PM discussed the current situation in the Gulf. Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale said, "They discussed the situation in the Gulf and the prime minister said that this could impact oil prices which is important for India. The PM appreciated the efforts by Saudi Arabia in ensuring oil supplies have remained stable and oil prices have remained predictable in the last few months". "Iran wasn't discussed especially," the Foreign Secretary added. The crown prince has invited the Indian PM for a conference in his country which will happen later this year. The Haj quota has also been increased for Indians from 170,000 to 200,000. While with Merkel PM Modi discussed artificial intelligence and railway modernisation, with South Korea the focus was on improving visa regime between the two countries. South Korea has recently liberalized group visas for Indian tourists. PM also had pull-aside meetings Vietnamese PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc and World Bank President David Malpass. He met several world leaders such as Canadian PM Justin Trudeau.

In talks with world leaders at G20, PM Modi discusses Indo-Pacific, terrorism, situation in Gulf

Leaders spoke on the need for a Multilateral Solution in the RIC meeting in the G20 summit.

RIC Meeting: Leaders spoke on the need for a Multilateral Solution

Gravitas Ground Report From Osaka In Japan On The Eve Of The G-20 Summit As world's leaders get together in Japan's Osaka, here's a Gravitas ground report from the host city on the eve of the G-20 summit

Gravitas: World leaders start arriving for the G20 summit

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-meets-saudi-crown-prince-salman-at-g20-summit-in-japans-osaka-discusses-counter-terrorism-231041">Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday</a> met German Chancellor Angela Merkel and discussed ways to deepen the Indo-German relations and enhance cooperation in areas like artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.</p>

<p>The two leaders met in this Japanese port city on the sidelines of the G-20 summit.</p>

<p>"Further enriching a cherished friendship. PM @narendramodi met Chancellor Merkel of #Germany on the margins of #G20OsakaSummit. Discussed enhancing cooperation in artificial intelligence, E-mobility, cybersecurity, railway modernisation &amp; skill development. @eoiberlin," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.</p>

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<p>Chancellor Merkel also congratulated Modi on the recent electoral victory, the Prime Minister's Office said in a tweet</p>

<p>"Giving impetus to friendship with Germany. Chancellor Merkel and PM @narendramodi discuss ways to diversify and deepen India-Germany ties," the PMO tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Germany is India's largest trade partner in the 28-member European Union bloc.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;G20 Summit will focus on Trade, Innovation and Energy</strong></p>

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<p>In 2016-17, the bilateral trade turnover was USD 18.76 billion, with India exporting goods worth USD 7.18 billion to Germany and importing German products worth USD 11.58 billion, according to German media.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met German Chancellor Angela Merkel and discussed ways to deepen the Indo-German relations and enhance cooperation in areas like artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met German Chancellor Angela Merkel and discussed ways to deepen the Indo-German relations and enhance cooperation in areas like artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. The two leaders met in this Japanese port city on the sidelines of the G-20 summit. "Further enriching a cherished friendship. PM @narendramodi met Chancellor Merkel of #Germany on the margins of #G20OsakaSummit. Discussed enhancing cooperation in artificial intelligence, E-mobility, cybersecurity, railway modernisation & skill development. @eoiberlin," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted. Further enriching a cherished friendship. PM @narendramodi met Chancellor Merkel of #Germany on the margins of #G20OsakaSummit. Discussed enhancing cooperation in artificial intelligence, E-mobility, cyber security, railway modernisation & skill development. @eoiberlin pic.twitter.com/qvuez8a525 — Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) June 28, 2019 × Chancellor Merkel also congratulated Modi on the recent electoral victory, the Prime Minister's Office said in a tweet "Giving impetus to friendship with Germany. Chancellor Merkel and PM @narendramodi discuss ways to diversify and deepen India-Germany ties," the PMO tweeted. Giving impetus to friendship with Germany. Chancellor Merkel and PM @narendramodi discuss ways to diversify and deepen India-Germany ties. Chancellor Merkel also congratulated PM Modi on the recent electoral victory. pic.twitter.com/ht0TNcPDAY — PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 28, 2019 × Germany is India's largest trade partner in the 28-member European Union bloc. Watch: G20 Summit will focus on Trade, Innovation and Energy In 2016-17, the bilateral trade turnover was USD 18.76 billion, with India exporting goods worth USD 7.18 billion to Germany and importing German products worth USD 11.58 billion, according to German media.

PM Modi meets German Chancellor Angela Merkel at G20 Summit, discusses ways to deepen Indo-German ties

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India Watch, 27th June 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Japan to attend the G20 summit, addressed the Indian community inKobe today amid "Modi Modi" chants.

India Watch: PM Modi meets Indian community in Kobe

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/g20-summit-to-discuss-progress-in-tackling-terrorism-climate-change-pm-modi-230700">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> is scheduled to meet his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe on Thursday in Osaka.</p>

<p>PM Modi arrived in Japan on Thursday morning and in a tweet said, "Reached Osaka to join the #G20 Summit. Grateful to the dynamic Indian community for the warm welcome!"</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Abe also reached Osaka and he is expected to hold a series of bilateral meetings ahead of G20 summit.</p>

<p>PM Modi will also be <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/g20-summit-pm-modi-to-meet-trump-and-attend-two-trilateral-meetings-on-friday-230703">meeting US president Donald Trump on Friday</a>. This is Modi's first meeting with the US president in his second term.</p>

<p>In his departure statement ahead of his visit to Osaka in Japan for the G20 Summit, PM Modi said he looked forward to discussing major challenges and opportunities faced by the world with other global leaders.</p>

<p>"Women empowerment, issues related to digitalisation and artificial intelligence, and progress in achieving Sustainable Development Goals and in our common efforts to address major global challenges such as terrorism and climate change form the rich agenda of the Summit," PM Modi said.</p>

<p>The prime minister, who will have several meetings on the sidelines of the summit, said he looked forward to engaging with leaders of India's major partner countries on important issues of bilateral and global importance.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe on Thursday in Osaka. PM Modi arrived in Japan on Thursday morning and in a tweet said, "Reached Osaka to join the #G20 Summit.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe on Thursday in Osaka. PM Modi arrived in Japan on Thursday morning and in a tweet said, "Reached Osaka to join the #G20 Summit. Grateful to the dynamic Indian community for the warm welcome!" Reached Osaka to join the #G20 Summit. Grateful to the dynamic Indian community for the warm welcome! pic.twitter.com/BrPkl9VJqJ — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 27, 2019 × Meanwhile, Abe also reached Osaka and he is expected to hold a series of bilateral meetings ahead of G20 summit. PM Modi will also be meeting US president Donald Trump on Friday. This is Modi's first meeting with the US president in his second term. In his departure statement ahead of his visit to Osaka in Japan for the G20 Summit, PM Modi said he looked forward to discussing major challenges and opportunities faced by the world with other global leaders. "Women empowerment, issues related to digitalisation and artificial intelligence, and progress in achieving Sustainable Development Goals and in our common efforts to address major global challenges such as terrorism and climate change form the rich agenda of the Summit," PM Modi said. The prime minister, who will have several meetings on the sidelines of the summit, said he looked forward to engaging with leaders of India's major partner countries on important issues of bilateral and global importance.

PM Modi to meet Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe today

Indian Prime Minister has arrived for the G20 Summit in Osaka. US sanctions on Iran, Indo-Russia S-400 deal are likely to be on PM Modi's agenda on world stage. Watch full video to know more.

PM Modi lands in Osaka for G20 Summit; US sanctions on Iran, Indo-Russia S-400 deal on agenda

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi ended his address to the Indian diaspora at Hyogo Prefecture Guest House in Kobe, Japan, the attendees broke into the chants of "Jai Shri Ram". PM Modi is in Kobe to attend the two-day G20 summit.

PM Modi addresses Indian community in Japan

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Indian Prime Minister has arrived for the G20 Summit in Osaka. PM Modi to hold key talks with US, Russia and China. Watch full video to know more.

G20 Summit: PM Modi to hold key talks with US, Russia and China

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Osaka in Japapn to attend the crucial G20 summit.Watch full video to know more.

G20 Summit: PM Modi arrives in Osaka, likely to hold bilateral talks with Shinzo Abe on Day 1

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