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PM Narendra Modi in Ottawa: As it happened

Marking the first stand-alone bilateral visit in 42 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Canada on Wednesday.  Canada is the third and last leg of his three-nation tour which also covered France. During his two-day stay in Germany, he inaugurated the Hannover Fair along with Chancellor Angela Merkel, and held talks with her in Berlin on various issues.

PM Narendra Modi in Ottawa: As it happened

Ottawa: Marking the first stand-alone bilateral visit in 42 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Canada on Wednesday.  Canada is the third and last leg of his three-nation tour which also covered France. During his two-day stay in Germany, he inaugurated the Hannover Fair along with Chancellor Angela Merkel, and held talks with her in Berlin on various issues.

Here are the Live Updates:

- PM Modi leaves for Toronto.

- Canadian MP Jason Kenney also tweeted: PM Modi asked to see our House of Commons, where I showed him this 1949 picture of his predecessor Nehru speaking.

- Attended productive working lunch with PM Modi and colleagues and PM Harper, says Jason Kenney, MP for Calgary SE, Minister of National Defence and Minister for Multi-culturalism.

- Canadian PM returns India's artefact - Parrot Lady - to PM Modi. Sculpture dates back to 12th century. Being returned in accordance with 1970 UNESCO Convention.

- PM Modi visits the library of Canadian Parliament with Stephen Harper at Ottawa.

- We face many of the same opportunities and many of the same problems. So we will continue to cooperate in many areas, says PM Harper to a reporter.

- Parliament is a temple of democracy and any attack on Parliament is not just an attack on a building but democracy. All those who believe in humanism should unite to fight against terrorism: PM Modi on attack on Canadian Parliament.

- Terrorism has transcended borders. We have to unite to fight terrorism. UN is going to complete 70 years soon. If we have to fight terrorism then the world should be given a message under the umbrella of UN. There should be a definition of terrorism and a resolution in UN is must. Also, those countries should be identified who support, abet and finance terrorism, says PM Modi answering a question by a journalist on terrorism.

- India has 1/6th of the population of the world. We want to give the world clean energy. Uranium is very important to pursue our mission of clean energy. It is not just a natural resource but an article of faith for me: Modi.

- India has been hailed by many as fastest growing economy. And our dream is to make India a manufacturing hub. Canada has a treasure trove of raw materials that we need, including Uranium, says Modi.

- I am confident that this visit will be a springboard of a new strategic partnership between our two democracies. Ours is a natural partnership of shared values: PM Modi.

- We in India felt Canada's pain when this city was struck by a senseless act of terrorism, says PM Modi, adding, We agree on our need to enhance defence and security.

- Agreement for procurement of nuclear fuel brings in new era of bilateral cooperation: PM Modi.

- The agreement on procurement of uranium from Canada for our civilian nuclear power plants launches a new era of bilateral cooperation: PM Modi.

- We have liberalised visa policy for Canadians. Canadian citizens will now be eligible for a 10-year Indian visa: PM Modi.

- Prime Minister Harper and I are committed to establish a new framework for economic partnership: PM Modi.

- Canada has the potential to be a key partner in every area of India's national development priority: PM Modi.

- I am conscious of the significant of my visit. We are two major democracies with deeply shared values: PM Modi.

- Vision and leadership of PM Harper changed the course of our relations: PM Modi.

- PM Modi and I are celebrating the signing of a range of agreement. These include cooperation on civil aviation and space, rail transportation, skills development and higher education among others: Canadian PM Harper.

- This is a growing relationship. Trade potential between our countries is enormous: Canadian PM.

Indian community has achieved great success in Canada and also brought rich culture here. We are encouraging people to people contact: Harper.

- Your visit indicates the strong friendship between Canada and India, says Harper to PM Modi at the joint press meet.

- Narendra Modi and Canadian PM Harper witness the signing of agreements in Ottawa.

- PM Modi and Stephen Harper arrive for signing of agreements' in Ottawa, to address press shortly.

- Modi presents Stephen Harper a traditional Indian miniature painting showing Guru Nanak Dev with his disciples Bhai Bala and Bhai Mardana.

- So many of our Punjabi brothers and sisters have made Canada their home and enriched it with their renowned vigour and entrepreneurial drive, says PM.

- A peek at how Canadian newspapers are reporting on PM Modi's visit:

- PM Narendra Modi meets Canadian PM Stephen Harper in Ottawa.

- PM Modi signs the visitor's book of the Senate and the House of Commons in Ottawa.

- PM Modi accorded ceremonial reception with military honors in Ottawa. He is also accorded the ‘Guard of Honor’.

- PM Modi and Stephen Harper at the ceremonial reception.

- PM Modi to receive ceremonial reception in Canada.

- PM Modi calls on Canada's Governor General David Johnston at Rideau Hall in Ottawa.

- An earlier tweet of PM's arrival in Canada:

- Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada's tweet welcoming PM Modi in Canada: