Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Australian business leaders and industrialists on Tuesday (May 23) after he arrived in Sydney for a three-day visit.

PM Modi is the Boss, says Australian PM Anthony Albanese at Indian diaspora event

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold bilateral talks with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese tomorrow. Both sides will build on the annual leader summit held in New Delhi and discussions at the G7 Summit and Quad leaders meeting in Hiroshima. The leaders will likely focus on their deliberations on trade and investments, people to people links, renewable energy defense and security cooperation.

PM Narendra Modi in Australia, to meet Indian diaspora in a mega event on Tuesday

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Sydney on Monday for the third-leg of his third and final three-nation tour and apart from being a member of the Quad grouping, India is also Australia's largest source of skilled migrants.

PM Modi meets Australian CEOs, to hold bilateral talks with PM Anthony Albanese on Wednesday

Indian Prime Minister arrived in Sydney, Australia yesterday for the third and final leg of his Three-Nation tour. Apart from being a member of the Quad grouping India is also largest source of skilled migrants and second largest source of international students. This morning Narendra Modi met Australian CEOs and eminent personalities and he will also address the Indian diaspora at a community event.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to meet Indian Diaspora at a mega event

PM Modi addresses Indian diaspora in Sydney

PM Modi in Australia: Australian PM Albanese says 'Modi is the boss'

<p>India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently in Australia. While addressing the&nbsp;Indian diaspora at a special community event in Sydney, on Tuesday (May 23), he&nbsp;spoke at length on the cricketing ties between India and Australia. PM Modi lauded the cricketing relations between both countries and also recalled Australia's legendary spinner Shane Warne, who passed away in 2022. The late leg spinner died due to&nbsp;a suspected heart attack during a vacation in Thailand at the age of 52.</p>

<p>Warne is a legend of the gentlemen's game. He ended his illustrious career with 708 Test scalps - second-most in the format -- and 293 wickets in ODIs. He ended with a whopping 1,001 wickets in the international circuit and was part of Australia's victorious&nbsp;ODI World Cup campaigns in 1996 and 1999. He was the first captain to lift the IPL trophy, representing the Rajasthan Royals (RR), during the inaugural season in 2008. Warne was loved by many across the globe and created a huge fan base worldwide, especially in India. Thus, PM Modi recalled Warne while lauding the cricketing ties between India and Australia, ahead of next month's ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final between the two senior men's teams at The Oval, London.</p>

<h2><strong>PM Modi recalls late Shane Warne: His death felt like we Indians lost someone of our own</strong></h2>

<p>During his speech, PM Modi said, "Our cricketing ties have completed 75 years. The contest on-field is as exciting as our deep friendship off the field. This time, several Australian women cricketers participated in the first edition of the Women's Premier League."</p>

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<p>He added, "India and Australia are not just friends during happy times. A true friend not just stands by you during your happy times, but also during tough ones too. Last year, when the legendary Shane Warne passed away, along with Australia, crores of Indians too mourned his demise. It felt like we have lost someone of our own."</p>

<p>Backing PM Modi's claims, India and Australia enjoy a healthy rivalry on the cricket field and maintain a strong cricketing relationship overall. Over the years, the two nations have been involved in several close encounters -- both in men's and women's cricket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rohit Sharma-led India and Pat Cummins' Australian Test team will lock horns in the WTC final which will be held at The Oval on June 07.</p>

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently in Australia. While addressing the Indian diaspora at a special community event in Sydney, on Tuesday (May 23), he spoke at length on the cricketing ties between India and Australia.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently in Australia. While addressing the Indian diaspora at a special community event in Sydney, on Tuesday (May 23), he spoke at length on the cricketing ties between India and Australia. PM Modi lauded the cricketing relations between both countries and also recalled Australia's legendary spinner Shane Warne, who passed away in 2022. The late leg spinner died due to a suspected heart attack during a vacation in Thailand at the age of 52. Warne is a legend of the gentlemen's game. He ended his illustrious career with 708 Test scalps - second-most in the format -- and 293 wickets in ODIs. He ended with a whopping 1,001 wickets in the international circuit and was part of Australia's victorious ODI World Cup campaigns in 1996 and 1999. He was the first captain to lift the IPL trophy, representing the Rajasthan Royals (RR), during the inaugural season in 2008. Warne was loved by many across the globe and created a huge fan base worldwide, especially in India. Thus, PM Modi recalled Warne while lauding the cricketing ties between India and Australia, ahead of next month's ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final between the two senior men's teams at The Oval, London. PM Modi recalls late Shane Warne: His death felt like we Indians lost someone of our own During his speech, PM Modi said, "Our cricketing ties have completed 75 years. The contest on-field is as exciting as our deep friendship off the field. This time, several Australian women cricketers participated in the first edition of the Women's Premier League." Also Read: 'CSK playing at home is big advantage but...': Harbhajan opines on MS Dhoni & Co.'s Qualifier 1 tie vs GT He added, "India and Australia are not just friends during happy times. A true friend not just stands by you during your happy times, but also during tough ones too. Last year, when the legendary Shane Warne passed away, along with Australia, crores of Indians too mourned his demise. It felt like we have lost someone of our own." Backing PM Modi's claims, India and Australia enjoy a healthy rivalry on the cricket field and maintain a strong cricketing relationship overall. Over the years, the two nations have been involved in several close encounters -- both in men's and women's cricket. Rohit Sharma-led India and Pat Cummins' Australian Test team will lock horns in the WTC final which will be held at The Oval on June 07. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian diaspora at the community event in Sydney. According to reports, at least 20,000 people of the Indian-origin were present at Qudos Bank Arena to listen his address.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Australian business leaders and industrialists on Tuesday (May 23) after he arrived in Sydney for a three-day visit. Watch his speech to the Indian diaspora at a mega event in Sydney, Australia.

PM Modi: India-Australia ties are based on energy, economy and education

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addresses the Indian diaspora at the Mega Event which he attended along with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Its an honour to welcome PM Modi," said Albanese. Watch now to know more.

PM Modi in Australia: Mega diaspora event attended by Australian PM Anthony Albanese

As India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese arrived at the Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney - the Indian diaspora sang the National Anthem of both the countries and PM Modi and PM Albanese sang along with them.

PM Modi in Australia: PM Modi, Australian PM Albanese sing national anthem with Indian diaspora

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Sydney, Australia on Monday after completing a historic visit in Papua New Guinea where he co-hosted the third FIPIC summit. Modi will hold talks with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese and attend a community event to celebrate the Indian diaspora in the country.

PM Modi arrives In Sydney, to meet Indian Diaspora in mega event

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the highest civilian honours of Fiji and Papua New Guinea&nbsp;on Monday (May 22). This comes as PM Modi travelled to Papua New Guinea on a historic trip and attended the third Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) Summit.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>‘Companion of the Order of Fiji’</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The Indian PM was conferred with the highest honour of Fiji, the ‘Companion of the Order of Fiji’ by his Fijian counterpart, PM Sitiveni Rabuka, in “recognition of his global leadership,” said the Prime Minister’s Office. The statement also said that only a handful of Non-Fijians have received this honour to date.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Ministry of External Affairs said that PM Modi has dedicated the honour to the people of India and to the generations of the Fiji-Indian community who have played a key role in the special and enduring bond between the two countries.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>PM Modi also took to Twitter and expressed his gratitude to the people and the government of Fiji as well as PM Rabuka for presenting the award, “It is an honour for the people of India and a recognition of the strong ties between India and Fiji,” said the Indian PM.</p>

<h2><strong>Papua New Guinea’s ‘Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu’ award</strong></h2>

<p>Governor-General Sir Bob Dadae of Papua New Guinea conferred PM Modi with the country’s highest civilian award, ‘Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu (GCL)’ for championing the cause of unity of Pacific Island countries and spearheading the cause of Global South. Former United States President Bill Clinton is among those conferred with the honour in the past.</p>

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<p>The Indian PM also took to Twitter and said he is humbled by the gesture of Papua New Guinea for conferring him with the honour and said that it was a “great recognition of India and the accomplishments of our people.”&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Previous notable awards, and honours conferred&nbsp;on PM Modi</strong></h2>

<p>In 2021, PM Modi was conferred with ‘Order of the Druk Gyalpo’, also known as ‘Ngadag Pel gi Khorlo’, which is the highest civilian award of Bhutan.&nbsp;Prime Minister Lotay Tshering said that the award was given to his Indian counterpart for the “unconditional friendship/ and support” that he extended over the years, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Former United States President Donald Trump, in 2020, had presented the prestigious ‘Legion of Merit’ award to PM Modi for his leadership in elevating the US-India strategic partnership.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2019, PM Modi was conferred the ‘King Hamad Order of the Renaissance’ by Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa. He was also the first Indian PM to visit Bahrain at the time and received the honour for efforts to strengthen bilateral relations with the key Gulf nation.</p>

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<p>The same year, PM Modi was also honoured with the ‘Order of Zayed’ which is UAE’s highest civilian award, for his pivotal role in building a strategic relationship between the two countries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Russia honoured the Indian PM with the country’s highest civilian honour, ‘Order of St Andrew the Apostle,’ in 2019 for his “exceptional services” in promoting a special and privileged strategic partnership between Moscow and New Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the highest civilian honours of Fiji and Papua New Guinea on Monday (May 22). This comes as PM Modi travelled to Papua New Guinea on a historic trip and attended the third Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) Summit.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the highest civilian honours of Fiji and Papua New Guinea on Monday (May 22). This comes as PM Modi travelled to Papua New Guinea on a historic trip and attended the third Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) Summit. ‘Companion of the Order of Fiji’ The Indian PM was conferred with the highest honour of Fiji, the ‘Companion of the Order of Fiji’ by his Fijian counterpart, PM Sitiveni Rabuka, in “recognition of his global leadership,” said the Prime Minister’s Office. The statement also said that only a handful of Non-Fijians have received this honour to date. The Ministry of External Affairs said that PM Modi has dedicated the honour to the people of India and to the generations of the Fiji-Indian community who have played a key role in the special and enduring bond between the two countries. ALSO READ | Pacific Island nations are large ocean countries, not small island states: Indian PM Modi at FIPIC summit PM Modi also took to Twitter and expressed his gratitude to the people and the government of Fiji as well as PM Rabuka for presenting the award, “It is an honour for the people of India and a recognition of the strong ties between India and Fiji,” said the Indian PM. Papua New Guinea’s ‘Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu’ award Governor-General Sir Bob Dadae of Papua New Guinea conferred PM Modi with the country’s highest civilian award, ‘Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu (GCL)’ for championing the cause of unity of Pacific Island countries and spearheading the cause of Global South. Former United States President Bill Clinton is among those conferred with the honour in the past. ALSO WATCH | As Indian PM Modi lands, Papua New Guinea PM touches his feet The Indian PM also took to Twitter and said he is humbled by the gesture of Papua New Guinea for conferring him with the honour and said that it was a “great recognition of India and the accomplishments of our people.” Previous notable awards, and honours conferred on PM Modi In 2021, PM Modi was conferred with ‘Order of the Druk Gyalpo’, also known as ‘Ngadag Pel gi Khorlo’, which is the highest civilian award of Bhutan. Prime Minister Lotay Tshering said that the award was given to his Indian counterpart for the “unconditional friendship/ and support” that he extended over the years, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Former United States President Donald Trump, in 2020, had presented the prestigious ‘Legion of Merit’ award to PM Modi for his leadership in elevating the US-India strategic partnership. In 2019, PM Modi was conferred the ‘King Hamad Order of the Renaissance’ by Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa. He was also the first Indian PM to visit Bahrain at the time and received the honour for efforts to strengthen bilateral relations with the key Gulf nation. ALSO READ | G7 summit: Here are some of PM Modi's key moments with world leaders in Japan The same year, PM Modi was also honoured with the ‘Order of Zayed’ which is UAE’s highest civilian award, for his pivotal role in building a strategic relationship between the two countries. Russia honoured the Indian PM with the country’s highest civilian honour, ‘Order of St Andrew the Apostle,’ in 2019 for his “exceptional services” in promoting a special and privileged strategic partnership between Moscow and New Delhi. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Prime Minister is scheduled to hold that massive rally in Sydney as well which is attracting over 20 000 supporters and Siddhant Sibbal spoke exclusively with Manpreet Vora, the Indian High Commissioner to Australia on what we can expect from this visit. Is India and Australia working in areas like people-to-people relationship ,we know there's a huge Indian diaspora which the prime minister is going to address and the Australians are Keen to open their universities in India? “Yes indeed those have already been announced in fact I'm very proud that the first two foreign universities that have announced that they will reopening campuses in India under our new education policy and the encouragement we are giving for this both happen to be Australian universities, the University of Deacon and Wollongong University. We are doing many other things for enhancing people-to-people links and making it easier for our people to move between the countries to to reside in the other country to work in the other country.”

Australia first to open foreign universities campuses in India: Manpreet Vohra

Indian PM Modi lands in Australia's Sydney for talks with Anthony Albanese

<p>Indian PM Narendra Modi is soon to visit Australia. WION's Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal spoke with High Commissioner Manpreet Vohra to Australia to know more.</p>

<p><strong>WION: How will this visit help further the relationship between India and Australia?</strong></p>

<p><strong>High Commissioner Vohra:</strong> The meetings between the heads of the govt carry things forward. We expect further discussions during this visit and possible outcomes. Clearly, these close interactions add momentum to discussions and negotiations and urgency to get things done and therefore I believe it is a&nbsp;significant visit&nbsp;that will take things forward.</p>

<p><strong>WION: How are India and Australia working in various areas? There is a huge Indian diaspora which the PM is going to address. Australians are also keen to open universities in India.</strong></p>

<p><strong>High Commissioner Vohra:</strong> This has already been announced. These will be the first two foreign universities that will open campuses in India under National Education Policy (NEP). Both happen to be Australian universities. We’re doing many other things for people-to-people links and making it easier for people to move between countries, to reside in the other country. We did a mutual recognition of educational qualification, people-centric issue.&nbsp;We’re now looking at migration at mobility partnership arrangement. People-to-people link is an important bedrock for India-Australia relations today. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WION:</strong> It’s expected that twenty thousand members of the diaspora will attend PM Modi's address. How big will it be?</p>

<p><strong>High Commissioner Vohra:</strong> The capacity of the stadium is seventeen and a half thousand and I’m assured by the organisers that it will be a&nbsp;housefull. There is huge excitement in Australia. There’s great anticipation. It’s also an event where [Australian PM] Albanese will be present. It’s the recognition of the importance of the Indian Australian community. Indian diaspora is valuable to the Australian economy, society, the multicultural diversity.</p>

<p><strong>WION: What kind of areas we’re looking at in terms of defense security?</strong></p>

<p><strong>High Commissioner Vohra:</strong> We now have mutual logistic arrangement that has been operationalised. Our aircrafts are landing and deploying from each other's territories. There is 2+2 dialogue for FMs and Def Min. We will hold frequent exercises with Australia both bilaterally and multilaterally. Australia will be hosting the Malabar exercise in August as well.</p>

<p><strong>WION: Will Khalistani actions impact the bilateral relations of India-Australia? What measures has the Australian govt taken?</strong></p>

<p><strong>High Commissioner Vohra:</strong> It is a matter of concern that such things happened in Australia. Foreign organisations like the Sikhs for Justice come in here and spread their radical agenda, commit acts of defacement and create violence. This is not something that defines Australia. Australian authorities are very cognizant of that now. Greater actions have been taken by them to combat this situation and identify the perpetrators. Therefore, we would expect that they would be even more action.</p>

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<p><strong>WION: How do you see Australia and India engaging both in Quad and with respect to Indo-pacific vision?</strong></p>

<p><strong>High Commissioner Vohra: </strong>Some of the Quad initiatives naturally come to Australia and India as partners and [as they are] geographically in the Indo-pacific region. We are also trying to do a lot for Pacific island countries.</p>

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Indian PM Narendra Modi is soon to visit Australia. WION's Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal spoke with High Commissioner Manpreet Vohra to Australia to know more.

Indian PM Narendra Modi is soon to visit Australia. WION's Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal spoke with High Commissioner Manpreet Vohra to Australia to know more. WION: How will this visit help further the relationship between India and Australia? High Commissioner Vohra: The meetings between the heads of the govt carry things forward. We expect further discussions during this visit and possible outcomes. Clearly, these close interactions add momentum to discussions and negotiations and urgency to get things done and therefore I believe it is a significant visit that will take things forward. WION: How are India and Australia working in various areas? There is a huge Indian diaspora which the PM is going to address. Australians are also keen to open universities in India. High Commissioner Vohra: This has already been announced. These will be the first two foreign universities that will open campuses in India under National Education Policy (NEP). Both happen to be Australian universities. We’re doing many other things for people-to-people links and making it easier for people to move between countries, to reside in the other country. We did a mutual recognition of educational qualification, people-centric issue. We’re now looking at migration at mobility partnership arrangement. People-to-people link is an important bedrock for India-Australia relations today. WION: It’s expected that twenty thousand members of the diaspora will attend PM Modi's address. How big will it be? High Commissioner Vohra: The capacity of the stadium is seventeen and a half thousand and I’m assured by the organisers that it will be a housefull. There is huge excitement in Australia. There’s great anticipation. It’s also an event where [Australian PM] Albanese will be present. It’s the recognition of the importance of the Indian Australian community. Indian diaspora is valuable to the Australian economy, society, the multicultural diversity. WION: What kind of areas we’re looking at in terms of defense security? High Commissioner Vohra: We now have mutual logistic arrangement that has been operationalised. Our aircrafts are landing and deploying from each other's territories. There is 2+2 dialogue for FMs and Def Min. We will hold frequent exercises with Australia both bilaterally and multilaterally. Australia will be hosting the Malabar exercise in August as well. WION: Will Khalistani actions impact the bilateral relations of India-Australia? What measures has the Australian govt taken? High Commissioner Vohra: It is a matter of concern that such things happened in Australia. Foreign organisations like the Sikhs for Justice come in here and spread their radical agenda, commit acts of defacement and create violence. This is not something that defines Australia. Australian authorities are very cognizant of that now. Greater actions have been taken by them to combat this situation and identify the perpetrators. Therefore, we would expect that they would be even more action. Also Read | Pacific Island nations are large ocean countries, not small island states: Indian PM Modi at FIPIC summit WION: How do you see Australia and India engaging both in Quad and with respect to Indo-pacific vision? High Commissioner Vohra: Some of the Quad initiatives naturally come to Australia and India as partners and [as they are] geographically in the Indo-pacific region. We are also trying to do a lot for Pacific island countries. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Narendra Modi, the prime minister of India, is said to have taken part in a number of bilateral meetings and diplomatic events in Hiroshima. Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, was present at The Summit when the Indian leader met with him.

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<p>In an interview to Nikkei Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India wants "normal and neighbourly relations" with Pakistan but it is incumbent on Islamabad to create a conducive environment free from terrorism and to take necessary steps. PM Modi further added that “the onus is on Pakistan to take necessary steps in this regard”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi’s interview to&nbsp;Nikkei Asia comes ahead of the G7 Summit in Japan and at a point when the world is raging with several international issues.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>India’s concern over Pakistan’s support to terror</strong></h2>

<p>In his interview, PM Modi stated that "it is incumbent upon them (Pakistan) to create a conducive environment free from terrorism and hostilities”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India, on multiple occasions, has raised its concern over Pakistan’s support to various terror groups and has repeatedly asserted that terror and peace talks can’t go hand-in-hand.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>India-China bilateral ties</strong></h2>

<p>During his interview, PM Modi also clarified India’s stance on China and answered queries related to India-China ties.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While PM Modi stressed that ‘normalizing’ ties is for the greater good of the whole world, he also added that "peace and tranquillity in the border areas are essential for normal bilateral ties with China. The future development of the India-China relationship can only be based on mutual respect, mutual sensitivity and mutual interests”.</p>

<h2><strong>India to play bigger role on international stage</strong></h2>

<p>During the interview, when asked if India could play the role of a mediator in the Russia-Ukraine war, PM Modi responded by saying that his country's position on the Ukraine conflict "is clear and unwavering". He further added that "cooperation and collaboration should define our times, not conflict".</p>

<h2><strong>India at the G7 Summit</strong></h2>

<p>PM Modi reached Hiroshima on Friday, May 19 to attend the G7 Summit. India, which has been participating in the G7 since 2003 has been invited as a guest country to&nbsp;the summit. PM Modi vowed to "amplify the voices and concerns of the Global South" nations at the G7 summit.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Hiroshima G7 summit: Modi-Zelensky expected to discuss situation in Ukraine</strong></p>

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<p>In his interview, PM Modi added that he was looking forward to discussing global changes and challenges in areas such as energy, digital technology and supply chains.</p>

<p>He further added that India's experience would "resonate strongly at the meeting" and that he would “emphasise India's role as a reliable partner in addressing these challenges.”&nbsp;</p>

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In an interview to Nikkei Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India wants "normal and neighbourly relations" with Pakistan but it is incumbent on Islamabad to create a conducive environment free from terrorism and to take necessary steps.

In an interview to Nikkei Asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India wants "normal and neighbourly relations" with Pakistan but it is incumbent on Islamabad to create a conducive environment free from terrorism and to take necessary steps. PM Modi further added that “the onus is on Pakistan to take necessary steps in this regard”. PM Modi’s interview to Nikkei Asia comes ahead of the G7 Summit in Japan and at a point when the world is raging with several international issues. India’s concern over Pakistan’s support to terror In his interview, PM Modi stated that "it is incumbent upon them (Pakistan) to create a conducive environment free from terrorism and hostilities”. India, on multiple occasions, has raised its concern over Pakistan’s support to various terror groups and has repeatedly asserted that terror and peace talks can’t go hand-in-hand. India-China bilateral ties During his interview, PM Modi also clarified India’s stance on China and answered queries related to India-China ties. ALSO READ | EXCLUSIVE: Modi, Zelensky to meet in Hiroshima, have first in-person interaction since Russian invasion While PM Modi stressed that ‘normalizing’ ties is for the greater good of the whole world, he also added that "peace and tranquillity in the border areas are essential for normal bilateral ties with China. The future development of the India-China relationship can only be based on mutual respect, mutual sensitivity and mutual interests”. India to play bigger role on international stage During the interview, when asked if India could play the role of a mediator in the Russia-Ukraine war, PM Modi responded by saying that his country's position on the Ukraine conflict "is clear and unwavering". He further added that "cooperation and collaboration should define our times, not conflict". India at the G7 Summit PM Modi reached Hiroshima on Friday, May 19 to attend the G7 Summit. India, which has been participating in the G7 since 2003 has been invited as a guest country to the summit. PM Modi vowed to "amplify the voices and concerns of the Global South" nations at the G7 summit. WATCH | Hiroshima G7 summit: Modi-Zelensky expected to discuss situation in Ukraine × In his interview, PM Modi added that he was looking forward to discussing global changes and challenges in areas such as energy, digital technology and supply chains. He further added that India's experience would "resonate strongly at the meeting" and that he would “emphasise India's role as a reliable partner in addressing these challenges.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Indian PM Narendra Modi has arrived in the Japanese city of Hiroshima. All eyes will be on his meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky marking the first in-person meeting since Russia invaded Ukraine. India is present as an observer state and unlike the G7 nations, India has maintained a neutral position on the war.

Indian PM Narendra Modi arrives in Japan for the Hiroshima G7 Summit

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ukraine President Zelensky are set to meet at the G7 summit. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is headed to Hiroshima, Japan, is set to meet President Zelensky at the G7 summit in Hiroshima and discuss the Russia-Ukraine war.

Indian PM Modi to meet Ukraine President Zelensky

Inspired by high-profile triumphs abroad, India wants to lift its space economy. The country wants its private space companies to increase their share of the global launch market. The aim is to escalate the existing market share by fivefold within the next decade. This effort for space push is initiated by PM Narendra Modi.

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<p>A year after launching the US-India initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET), the two countries will conduct the inaugural meeting of Strategic Trade Dialogue&nbsp;next month to implement the outcomes of the initiative.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The meeting, expected to take place on June 4-5, will attempt to streamline export controls, enhance high-tech commerce and facilitate tech transfer between the two countries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was in May last year during the Quad Summit that the initiative was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden. The main aim of the initiative was to elevate and expand strategic technology partnership and defence-industrial cooperation between the governments.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In January this year, the National Security Advisers (NSAs) of the two countries met and led the inaugural dialogue of the iCET in Washington, DC.</p>

<p>"The two sides discussed opportunities for greater cooperation in critical and emerging technologies, co-development and coproduction, and ways to deepen connectivity across our innovation ecosystems," read a statement released by the White House at the time.</p>

<p>Later in March,&nbsp;US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo visited India and met his counterpart Piyush Goyal as the duo announced relaunching the&nbsp;bilateral commercial dialogue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Minister Goyal and Secretary Raimondo noted the importance of coordinating with the standing mechanism established by the two governments under iCET, which aims to address regulatory barriers and other issues that impede smooth economic and commercial ties," read the&nbsp;joint statement.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Biden to host Modi</strong></h2>

<p>The announcement of the meeting comes in the backdrop of the White House announcing that President Biden will be hosting PM Modi on June 22.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the Republic of India for an Official State Visit to the United States, which will include a state dinner, on June 22, 2023. The upcoming visit will affirm the deep and close partnership between the United States and India and the warm bonds of family and friendship that link Americans and Indians together, " announced Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre in a statement.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/us-president-biden-to-host-indias-pm-modi-on-june-22-white-house-591050" target="_blank"><strong>ALSO READ | US President Biden to host India's PM Modi on June 22: White House</strong></a></p>

<p>The relations between the two nations have been on an upswing in recent times, despite the odd hiccup. Prior to his US visit, PM Modi will be meeting Biden during the May 19-21 G-7 summit in Japan, then during the QUAD summit on May 24 in Australia. They&nbsp;will cross paths in Paua New Guinea&nbsp;on May 22&nbsp;as part of critical engagement of the Far Pacific nations.&nbsp;</p>

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A year after launching the US-India initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET), the two countries will conduct the inaugural meeting of Strategic Trade Dialogue next month to implement the outcomes of the initiative.

A year after launching the US-India initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET), the two countries will conduct the inaugural meeting of Strategic Trade Dialogue next month to implement the outcomes of the initiative. The meeting, expected to take place on June 4-5, will attempt to streamline export controls, enhance high-tech commerce and facilitate tech transfer between the two countries. It was in May last year during the Quad Summit that the initiative was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden. The main aim of the initiative was to elevate and expand strategic technology partnership and defence-industrial cooperation between the governments. In January this year, the National Security Advisers (NSAs) of the two countries met and led the inaugural dialogue of the iCET in Washington, DC. "The two sides discussed opportunities for greater cooperation in critical and emerging technologies, co-development and coproduction, and ways to deepen connectivity across our innovation ecosystems," read a statement released by the White House at the time. Later in March, US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo visited India and met his counterpart Piyush Goyal as the duo announced relaunching the bilateral commercial dialogue. "Minister Goyal and Secretary Raimondo noted the importance of coordinating with the standing mechanism established by the two governments under iCET, which aims to address regulatory barriers and other issues that impede smooth economic and commercial ties," read the joint statement. Biden to host Modi The announcement of the meeting comes in the backdrop of the White House announcing that President Biden will be hosting PM Modi on June 22. "President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the Republic of India for an Official State Visit to the United States, which will include a state dinner, on June 22, 2023. The upcoming visit will affirm the deep and close partnership between the United States and India and the warm bonds of family and friendship that link Americans and Indians together, " announced Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre in a statement. ALSO READ | US President Biden to host India's PM Modi on June 22: White House The relations between the two nations have been on an upswing in recent times, despite the odd hiccup. Prior to his US visit, PM Modi will be meeting Biden during the May 19-21 G-7 summit in Japan, then during the QUAD summit on May 24 in Australia. They will cross paths in Paua New Guinea on May 22 as part of critical engagement of the Far Pacific nations. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

India, US to hold inaugural Strategic Trade Dialogue next month with focus on iCET

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to the US on a state visit on June 22 at the request of President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. A state dinner with PM Modi will also be hosted by the US President and First Lady. "The visit will highlight the rising significance of the strategic alliance between India and the United States as the two countries work together in many different fields. The leaders will have the chance to discuss their strong bilateral ties in a number of sectors of shared interest, such as commerce, industry, and strengthening people-to-people ties, according to the administration.

PM Modi's visit to elevate partnership in defence: White House

Joe Biden to host PM Narendra Modi for state visit

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, a day before the Karnataka polls, wrote an open letter to the people of the southern state of India thanking them for showering him with constant love and affection and further highlighting his party, BJP's, commitment to the growth and development of the state.</p>

<p>"You have always showered me with love and affection. It feels like a divine blessing to me. In our 'Azaadi ka Amrit Kaal', we Indians have aimed to make our beloved country a developed nation. Karnataka is keen to lead the movement to realise its vision", PM Modi said in his letter.</p>

<p>"India is the fifth-largest economy. Our next aim is to reach the top three. This is possible only when Karnataka rapidly grows to become a USD 1 trillion economy," the letter read.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Karnataka received over Rs 90,000 crore annually as foreign investment under the BJP government. It was just around Rs 30,000 crore under the previous government," the PM wrote.</p>

<p>"We want to make Karnataka number 1 in investment, industry and innovation and number 1 in education, employment and entrepreneurship," PM underlined his party's commitment.</p>

<p>"We are working to empower the farmers with a 'Beej Se Bazar Tak' vision. Through new irrigation projects, expansion of storage facilities, increasing ethanol blending usage of nano area and modern technology such as drones, BJP is committed to making Karnataka the number 1 in agriculture," it read.</p>

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<p>He further stated in his letter, "The BJP government will continue to work to create next-gen urban infrastructure in Karnataka, modernise transport, raise the quality of life in rural and urban areas, and create opportunities for women and youth."</p>

<p>"The dream of every citizen of Karnataka is my dream," wrote the PM.</p>

<p>"My appeal is for the bright future of Karnataka. It is for the bright future of your family, especially the younger generations," the letter read.</p>

<h2><strong>PM Modi urges people to vote in large numbers</strong></h2>

<p>The Indian Prime Minister, on Wednesday, urged the people of Karnataka, particularly the 'young and first-time voters' to vote in large numbers in the assembly elections.</p>

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<h2><strong>Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023</strong></h2>

<p>The tenure of the Karnataka Assembly, the seventh-largest body in terms of strength, will end on May 24, 2023. Thus, the state has gone to polls on May 10, 2023, for all 224 constituencies. The elections will be in a single phase, and the Election Commission of India (ECI) will announce the results of the Karnataka Assembly elections on May 13, 2023.</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, a day before the Karnataka polls, wrote an open letter to the people of the southern state of India thanking them for showering him with constant love and affection and further highlighting his party, BJP's, commitment to the growth and development of the state.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, a day before the Karnataka polls, wrote an open letter to the people of the southern state of India thanking them for showering him with constant love and affection and further highlighting his party, BJP's, commitment to the growth and development of the state. "You have always showered me with love and affection. It feels like a divine blessing to me. In our 'Azaadi ka Amrit Kaal', we Indians have aimed to make our beloved country a developed nation. Karnataka is keen to lead the movement to realise its vision", PM Modi said in his letter. "India is the fifth-largest economy. Our next aim is to reach the top three. This is possible only when Karnataka rapidly grows to become a USD 1 trillion economy," the letter read. "Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Karnataka received over Rs 90,000 crore annually as foreign investment under the BJP government. It was just around Rs 30,000 crore under the previous government," the PM wrote. "We want to make Karnataka number 1 in investment, industry and innovation and number 1 in education, employment and entrepreneurship," PM underlined his party's commitment. "We are working to empower the farmers with a 'Beej Se Bazar Tak' vision. Through new irrigation projects, expansion of storage facilities, increasing ethanol blending usage of nano area and modern technology such as drones, BJP is committed to making Karnataka the number 1 in agriculture," it read. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi writes an open letter to the people of Karnataka… pic.twitter.com/PrAIcdgNCu — Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) May 9, 2023 × He further stated in his letter, "The BJP government will continue to work to create next-gen urban infrastructure in Karnataka, modernise transport, raise the quality of life in rural and urban areas, and create opportunities for women and youth." "The dream of every citizen of Karnataka is my dream," wrote the PM. "My appeal is for the bright future of Karnataka. It is for the bright future of your family, especially the younger generations," the letter read. PM Modi urges people to vote in large numbers The Indian Prime Minister, on Wednesday, urged the people of Karnataka, particularly the 'young and first-time voters' to vote in large numbers in the assembly elections. Urging the people of Karnataka, particularly young and first time voters to vote in large numbers and enrich the festival of democracy. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 10, 2023 × Karnataka Assembly Elections 2023 The tenure of the Karnataka Assembly, the seventh-largest body in terms of strength, will end on May 24, 2023. Thus, the state has gone to polls on May 10, 2023, for all 224 constituencies. The elections will be in a single phase, and the Election Commission of India (ECI) will announce the results of the Karnataka Assembly elections on May 13, 2023. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

PM Modi writes open letter to people of Karnataka, underlines party's commitment to make state 'no. 1'

Australia will soon host the Quad Summit, Australian High Commissioner to India, Barry O’ Farrell talks to WION about the key focus area of summit. QUAD is a practical formation of four countries determine to deliver peace, prosperity and security to the Indo-Pacific. It has a practical and positive agenda which is open to all countries in the region who are prepared to abide by the rules. Initiatives in QUAD are practical in nature, designed to deliver that security which any country in the Indo Pacific needs to be able to make it's own decisions, free of coercion with full sovereignty.

QUAD is formed to deliver peace & security to Indo-Pacific: Australian HC to India, Barry O’ Farrell

The Indian PM Narendra Modi was subjected to another incident of 'Security Breach'. A mobile phone was thrown at PM Narendra Modi’s vehicle on April 30. The incident happened during PM Modi’s mega roadshow in the poll-bound Karnataka's Mysuru. Police have located the person who threw the phone on the vehicle.

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