Modi Greece Visit Highlights: Prime Minister Leaves For India After Concluding His One-Day Visit
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PM Modi Greece Visit Highlights: Hello and welcome to the Live Blog on PM Narendra Modi's visit to Greece after his South Africa tour where he attended the 15th BRICS Summit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a one-day visit to Greece on Friday, August 25 at the invitation of Greece PM Kyriakos Mitsotaki. PM Modi arrived in South Africa on Tuesday for the first in-person BRICS Summit after three consecutive years of virtual meetings because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
On Thursday, he attended BRICS Africa Outreach and BRICS Plus Dialogue on his third day of the visit to South Africa’s Johannesburg and also held bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
"PM @narendramodi wraps up a fruitful visit to South Africa that launched a new chapter in the BRICS journey. PM now emplanes for Greece for engagements with an important Mediterranean partner," Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Arindam Bagchi posted on X )formerly Twitter)
"My visit to South Africa was a very productive one. The BRICS Summit was fruitful and historic as we welcomed new countries to this forum. We will keep working together for global good. My gratitude to President @CyrilRamaphosa, the people and Government of South Africa for their hospitality," the Prime Minister posted on X.
On Wednesday, the prime minister attended the plenary session of the 15th BRICS Summit along with leaders of member nations including Brazil, Russia, China, and host South Africa.
Addressing the opening plenary session of the 15th BRICS Summit, Modi praised its journey over the last two decades. He emphasised accomplishments such as the establishment of the New Development Bank, assistance to countries in the Global South, and the creation of financial safety nets through contingency reserves.
He also stressed on the role of technology in shaping BRICS societies' future readiness, calling for initiatives such as youth summits, BRICS games, and think tank councils to strengthen people-to-people connections.
PM outlined a comprehensive 5-point agenda to strengthen relationships between member nations. His proposals cover diverse fields from space exploration to conservation and cooperation in various sectors.
PM Modi Leaves For India After Concluding His One-Day Greece Visit
PM Modi leaves for India after concluding his one-day Greece visit.
PHOTO | PM Modi leaves for India after concluding his one-day Greece visit. pic.twitter.com/fEbVO88eXl
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 25, 2023
PM Modi Says Athens Visit Bolsters India-Greece Friendship
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hails his Greece visit as a significant step in strengthening India-Greece ties, particularly in terms of people-to-people connections.
The PM posted: "This Greece visit is a very special one. It will add great momentum to India-Greece friendship, particularly people-to-people linkages. I also had a very memorable interaction with the dynamic Indian community here. Gratitude to PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis, the Government and people of Greece."
This Greece visit is a very special one. It will add great momentum to India-Greece friendship, particularly people-to-people linkages. I also had a very memorable interaction with the dynamic Indian community here. Gratitude to PM @PrimeministerGR @kmitsotakis, the Government…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 25, 2023
'..I Am Highly Impressed': Head Of ISKCON In Greece Praises PM Modi's Vision
Guru Dayanidhi Das, the leader of ISKCON in Greece, commends Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision and compassion after a meeting in Athens.
#WATCH | After meeting PM Narendra Modi in Athens, Guru Dayanidhi Das, head of ISKCON in Greece says, "...I am highly impressed by his kindness, his vision. We have known him for a long time. We had many interactions with him all over the world and we love him very much...Amongst… pic.twitter.com/LbWjUIwYjS
— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2023
PM Modi Greets Members Of Indian Diaspora At Athens Conservatoire
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets the members of the Indian diaspora at Athens Conservatoire.
#WATCH | Greece | Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets the members of the Indian diaspora at Athens Conservatoire. pic.twitter.com/7D1M4gopr7
— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2023
PM Modi Hails Flag Hoisting On Moon, Extends Congratulations On Chandrayaan-3 Success In Greece
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauds the flag hoisting on the moon, highlighting India's capabilities.
#WATCH | Athens, Greece | PM Modi says, "By hoisting the Tiranga (on the moon), we have made the world aware of India's capabilities. Congratulatory messages are pouring in from across the world...The social media is full of congratulatory messages. When the achievement is this… pic.twitter.com/RG9smEyPMB
— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2023
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