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PM Narendra Modi in Manila, Day 2: As it happened
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asked Indians to work hard to ensure that the 21st Century belongs to India.
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Before 2014 news that dominates was - how much was lost in Coal scam, 2G scam - after 2014 I am asked how much has come back, says PM Modi.
We have started from where Mahatma Gandhi left and till now more than two lakh villages in India have become open defecation free, says PM Modi.
If 21st century is considered to be Asia's century, then it becomes our duty to make it India's century and I say it is possible - PM Modi.
India has always contributed to world peace. Our contingent in the UN Peacekeeping Forces is among the biggest. India is the land of Mahatma Gandhi, peace is integral to our culture - PM.
Our efforts are aimed at transforming India and ensuring everything in our nation matches global standards, says PM Modi.
I have come to a nation and a region that is very important for India, says PM.
PM Modi is addressing a community programme in Manila.
Large sections of India did not have access to banking services. The Jan Dhan Yojana changed that in a matter of months and transformed lives of millions: PM Modi
Keeping emphasis on 'minimum government, maximum governance', about 1200 outdated laws have been repealed in the last three years, says the Prime Minister
Task of transforming India is proceeding at an unprecedented scale. We are working day and night towards easy, effective and transparent governance: PM Modi at ASEAN Summit
Relations between India and US are growing. It's not just for mutual interest but for the future of Asia: PM Modi
Relations between India and US are growing. Our relations go beyond, we are working for future interests of Asia and humanity, said PM Modi
PM Modi meets President Trump on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit
PM Modi meets President Trump on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit
PM Modi meets President Trump on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit
PM Modi inaugurated 'Shri Narendra Modi Resilient Rice Field Laboratory' at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Los Banos, Philippines.
A musical version of the epic Ramayana was one of key attractions at the grand opening ceremony of the two-day-long ASEAN summit in Manila, reflecting India's cultural linkages with the Philippines and several member countries of the 10-member bloc.
"Terrorism and violent extremism endanger the peace, stability and security of our region because these threats know no boundaries," said President Duterte adding that piracy and armed robbery on the seas also put a dent on growth and disrupt the stability of both regional and global commerce.
This year, Asean summit theme is "Partnering for Change, Engaging the World", putting security and regional integrity high.
On the sidelines of the summit, the US President met Japan`s Shinzo Abe and Australia`s Malcolm Turnbull and discussed tensions on the Korean Peninsula and trade.
PM Modi was welcomed by President Rodrigo Duterte and his wife at the ASEAN Summit.
A music and dance excerpt from the musical Rama Hari, based on epic Ramayana, is being performed at opening ceremony of ASEAN Summit in Manila
President Trump arrives for the opening ceremony of 31st ASEAN Summit
MANILA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met US President Donald Trump for bilateral talks on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit.
Earlier, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and his wife Honeylet Avancena welcomed PM Modi at the opening ceremony of the summit in Manila.
Leaders of 10 Asean countries and six of its dialogue partners which includes Australia, China, India, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand, will meet for their first Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) leaders` meeting on Tuesday.