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PM Narendra Modi in Netherlands: As it happened
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Netherlands on Tuesday on a day-long visit.
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PM Modi emplanes for Delhi after concluding last leg of his three nation visit.
PM Modi tweets:
PM Modi signs off.
Thankyou for coming in such a big number at such a short notice to this event, says PM Modi.
Crowds chant 'Modi Modi'.
Download Narendra Modi App and I will always be in your pocket, says PM to a cheering crowd.
We are working toward giving five years business and tourist visa to those who hold Dutch passport, says PM.
I was surprised to know that even after presence of large Indian diaspora here, only 10% percent people have OCI card, says PM Modi.
PM Modi urges Indian diaspora to get an OCI card, says it's their link to motherland.
Coming of optical fibre network in the villages will give our villages the same facilities that are associated with cities only, says PM.
Our aim is to produce 175 GW energy through renewable methods, says PM
When I became PM, I was shocked to hear that there were 18,000 villages where electricity had not yet reached. Officers told me it will take us seven years to electrify them. I told them to hurry up and finally I announced from Red Fort that electrification would be done soon. And we have done major work in that area, he adds.
The India of the 21st century cannot stay behind when it comes to technology and infrastructure. Everything must be world class, says PM.
Time does not wait for anyone. We have to increase our speed and make our country modern, says PM.
We have to move ahead, at the same time we have to make India modern, he reiterates.
PM Modi hails achievements of ISRO, including women scientists.
Whether its science, education, medical, para-medical, sports, women are in the forefront. In Olympic all medals were won by our daughters. They shone in para-Olympics too, says PM.
When former US President Barack Obama came to India, guard of honour was given by women. It was led by a woman. This has surprised him. Women today are contributing majorly in our security sector, says PM.
India gives 26 weeks maternity leave to women, six months. We are thinking of the future. The women are taking care of those children who are future of India. This will strengthen the country. This is investment, says PM Modi.
Mudra Yojana has turned our youth into job creators. Also, 70% of those taking advantage of Mudra Yojana are women, says PM.
The role of women in the agriculture sector, cooperatives is very important. India's Nari Shakti is contributing to India's progress, says PM.
Our government has taken upon ourselves to empower women and is focussing on women-led development, says PM.
PM says that India is about cooperative federalism.
Centre and states working together for the development of India, this is our effort, he adds.
Alone development or good governance cannot fulfill aspirations, a combination of both is required, says PM Modi.
Development and good governance is both imperative. Then only the comman man is satisfied, says PM Modi.
Since taking office, our priority is Jan Bhagidari. We seek strength from people to bring a transformative change, says PM.
People vote for the government but the government works with participation of the people, says PM Modi.
Government does not need to do everything. People's participation can achieve a lot, says PM.
Every Indian takes pride in the fact that India is a land of diversity, says PM.
Love for our motherland binds us together, says PM in his address to Indian diaspora.
The colours of our passport may be anything, but our ties are that of blood and our ties are very special, says PM.
Second largest Indian diaspora in Europe is in Netherlands. Recognise this strength. One should connect with other Indian community across the world. It's so easy to do so through technology. Yo all are 'rashtradoot', says PM.
The mayor of The Hague joins the community programme.
The Prime Minister is addressing a community programme in the Netherlands.
PM Modi meets Queen Máxima and King Willem-Alexander at Villa Eikenhorst.
PM Modi tweets:
PM Modi says, pension funds especially welcome to India.
Water is a prime sector for cooperation, says PM.
Government's reforms seek to enhance ease of doing business and bring standards at par with global standards, says PM Modi.
India and Netherlands exchange MoUs. PM Modi and Dutch PM also present.
Netherlands is a natural partner in the economic development of India. Our trade and economic ties are increasing: PM Modi.
It is with the help of Netherlands that India successfully got membership of Missile Technology Control Regime last year, thank you: PM Modi.
This visit was decided at a very short notice, would like to laud your leadership for the way it is organised: PM Modi to Dutch PM.
Bonds between Indian and Netherlands goes back to 1947 and these relations have become stronger over the years: Dutch PM.
He commended India for its commitment to renewal energy and to the Paris climate agreement. Rutte praised PM Modi for announcing major sustainable initiatives like 'Clean India' and 'Make in India'.
India is now a global economic power. It is world's second biggest economy and Indian market has a lot of potential. We have a plenty to offer to India: Dutch PM Mark Rutte.
PM was given a warm welcome by the Indian community.
At Schiphol Airport PM Modi was received by Dutch Finance Minister Bert Koenders.
In the US, PM Modi had held talks with President Donald Trump during which the two leaders vowed to strengthen co- operation on terror.
"Wrapping up a historic visit, setting a new milestone in India-US relationship. PM departs for Netherlands, last leg of his three nation tour," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Gopal Baglay had tweeted.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Netherlands as part of his three-nation tour that also took him to Portugal and the US.
On landing in Amsterdam, PM Modi tweeted: "This is a visit of immense importance, which will lead to cementing ties with a valued friend."
PM Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Netherlands on Tuesday on a day-long visit.
Amsterdam: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the Netherlands was a natural partner in India's economic development and thanked the key European nation for backing India's Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) membership.
Focusing on trade, technology and investment, he interacted with CEOs of major Dutch companies after holding bilateral talks with his Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte.
The two countries signed three MoUs in the fields of social security, water cooperation and cultural cooperation.