PM Narendra Modi at East Asia Summit: As it happened on Thursday

Nay Pyi Taw: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attended the East Asia Summit in Myanmar's capital Nay Pyi Taw. He is also holding talks with several world leaders on the sidelines of the summit. Here are the live updates from the Myanmarese capital:

8.16pm: PM tweets: "Attended the Indian community reception. The phenomenal enthusiasm of the Indian community here made me very glad."

Attended the Indian community reception. The phenomenal enthusiasm of the Indian community here made me very glad. pic.twitter.com/zmkZIIy0P5 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 13, 2014

8.00 pm: I hope to come again, PM tells Indians in Myanmar.

Thank you. I hope to come again - PM @narendramodi to Indian community In Myanmar. pic.twitter.com/WgYArypHFZ

— Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) November 13, 2014

7.27 pm: PM Modi ends speech to a rapturous applause.

7.26 pm: Wherever in the world I may be, I will always remember this: PM Modi

7.26 pm: But your enthusiasm and the discipline you have shown, has bowled me over: PM 

7.26 pm: I was apprehensive about this meeting due to the paucity of time: PM Modi

​7.26 pm: The world should be a part of India's growth story: Modi

7.25 pm: We have started 'Make in India' initiative. We want everyone to come and look at the opportunities India has to offer: PM Modi

We have started 'Make in India' initiative. We want everyone to come and look at the opportunities India has to offer: PM @narendramodi — PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 13, 2014

7.22 pm: The Indian satellite for SAARC countries will also benefit to Myanmar: PM Modi

​7.21 pm: We were successful in eradicating polio from India, we now have to eradicate from neighbouring areas: #Modi

7.20 pm: Whole world is now seeing India through a changed eye. They are looking at ways to reach out to us: PM Modi

7.18 pm: PM is now addressing the gathering.

7.15 pm: PM receives a rousing reception from the Indian community in Nay Pyi Taw.

Immense enthusiasm at the Indian community reception at Nay Pyi Taw. PM @narendramodi meeting the Indian community members individually. — PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 13, 2014

7.00 pm: PM Modi arrives at the function organised by the Indian community in Myanmar. 

PM @narendramodi has arrived for the Indian community function. — PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 13, 2014

6.40 pm: PM Modi concludes his final bilateral meeting of the day. He is now scheduled to meet members and leaders of the Indian community.

PM @narendramodi leaving the Summit Venue after his final meeting. pic.twitter.com/bbe4BI1RKX — PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 13, 2014

5.50 pm: PM Modi invites companies from Indonesia to come to India, talks about 'Make In India' initiative.

PM invites companies from Indonesia to come to India, talks about @makeinindia_ initiative. — PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 13, 2014

5.45 pm: Common challenges between India and Indonesia can be combated in cooperation: PM Modi tells President Widodo.

Common challenges can be combated in cooperation -PM @narendramodi to Prez @jokowi_do2 pic.twitter.com/bYl0Pxo3it — Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) November 13, 2014

5.40 pm: PM Modi invites Indonesian President Joko Widodo to India.

PM @narendramodi invites President Joko Widodo to visit India. — PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 13, 2014

5.35 pm: PM Modi congratulates Prez Widodo on his win.

PM @narendramodi congratulates President Widodo on his win and taking over as the President of Indonesia. — PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 13, 2014

5.35 pm: PM Modi is now meeting Indonesian​ President Joko Widodo.

The PM is meeting the President of Indonesia. pic.twitter.com/gpbY9gZgZC — PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 13, 2014

5.30 pm: Premier Li invites PM Modi to China.

Keen to have you visit China. Look forward to seeing you in Beijing - Premier Li to PM @narendramodi at 1st meeting. pic.twitter.com/QjoiBzMo02 — Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) November 13, 2014

5.00 pm: Visit to India by President Xi was a high success: Premier Li Keqiang tells PM Modi.

PM @narendramodi talking about the visit of President Xi Jinping. Saying it will be remembered as a memorable visit. — PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 13, 2014

Visit to India by President Xi was a high success: Premier Li Keqiang to PM @narendramodi during their meeting — PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 13, 2014

4:55 pm: PM Modi is now meeting his Chinese counterpart, Li Keqiang.

1st meeting of PM @narendramodi with Prime Minister Li Keqiang of China. pic.twitter.com/HaZ5ob8360 — Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) November 13, 2014

3:25 pm: MEA spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin tweets that the East Asia Summit has concluded in Myanmar's capital Nay Pyi Taw. PM Modi will now hold bilateral meets. He is also scheduled to attend a meeting with the Indian community in the Southeast Asian country.  

2:38 pm: President Aquino of Philippines assures PM Modi that internal process for signing ASEAN-India FTA is well underway, tweets MEA spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin.  

2:00 pm: PM Modi meets President of the Philippines, Benigno Simeón Cojuangco Aquino III, in Nay Pyi Taw.  

PM meets the President of the Philippines, Benigno Simeón Cojuangco Aquino III, in #Myanmar pic.twitter.com/vbYNcqjAFK — PIB India (@PIB_India) November 13, 2014

1:30 pm: PM Narendra Modi has an informal chat with his friend and Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe in Nay Pyi Taw.  

PM Shri @narendramodi with Japanese PM Shinzo Abe in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar pic.twitter.com/qdneoIabwf — PIB India (@PIB_India) November 13, 2014

10:15 am: The PM concludes his speech.

10:14 am: ASEAN’s success is an inspiration for broader integration in the Asia-Pacific region, says PM Modi.

10:14 am: Have to ensure that cyber and space remain a source of connectivity and prosperity, not new theatres for conflict - PM Modi

10:13 am: We should also reject any linkage between religion and terrorism, PM Modi tells EAS

10:13 am: We support the East Asia Summit Declaration on the Islamic State - PM Modi

​10:12 am: PM Modi stresses on the need for comprehensive response against terrorism and the need to have a genuinely international partnership against all forms of terrorism.

10:12 am: Challenges of terrorism and extremism are increasing and they are linked to drugs, money laundering - PM Modi

10:10 am: PM Modi also takes a swipe at China in his address at the East Asia Summit, says, “In a world of inter-dependence and globalisation, there is no option but to follow international laws and norms. We need to follow global norms for peace in the South China Sea.”

10:09 am: Ebola has highlighted importance of international cooperation in combating pandemics. India has contributed $12 million in the efforts against Ebola - PM

10:09 am: Last Summits have made substantial progress. We are working together on several issues. Need to take an initiative on Clean Energy – PM Modi

10:08 am: We changed Look East policy into Act East policy in the last six months – PM Modi

10:08 am: PM Narendra Modi is speaking at the East Asia Summit.

Panoramic View of East Asia Summit Session at Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar pic.twitter.com/iMcJPzwRWr — PIB India (@PIB_India) November 13, 2014

9:00 am: PM Narendra Modi is right now attending the East Asia Summit along with other world leaders.

PM @narendramodi with Japanese PM Shinzo Abe at the East Asia Summit: pic.twitter.com/JstNYPSTqd — PIB India (@PIB_India) November 13, 2014

PM @narendramodi at the East Asia Summit. pic.twitter.com/YB39DVOcal — PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 13, 2014

8:40 am: PM Narendra Modi chats with several world leaders in Nay Pyi Taw.  

Neighbours across the ocean. PM @narendramodi with PM John Key of New Zealand & PM Abbott of Australia. pic.twitter.com/L3HGAQkYCC — Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) November 13, 2014

Happy without aides.PM @narendramodi with PM Abbott of Australia, PM Najib of Malaysia &Prez Acquino of Philippines pic.twitter.com/81PBnD38RF — Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) November 13, 2014

8:00 am: India is a closed and valued partner for us. There are many areas where we are cooperating, says PM Medvedev.

Our federal units (states/regions) need to cooperate more- PM @narendramodi pitch reasonates with Russian PM Medvedev pic.twitter.com/mL8jgK3jvT — Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) November 13, 2014

7:50 am: Recalling his visit to Russia in 2001, PM Modi says he is sure India-Russia ties will be strengthened.

Friends first. Early morning meeting between PM @narendramodi & Russian PM Dmitry Medvedev pic.twitter.com/55n8J7vAco — Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) November 13, 2014

7:45 am: Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins his third day of Myanmar visit with an early morning meeting with his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev.

Early morning start for leaders at East Asia Summit....even before memories of last evening's cultural fiesta recede. pic.twitter.com/zcvbnUEb3E — Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) November 13, 2014