LIVE: PM Saikhanbileg hosts PM Narendra Modi and Delegation

5:33 pm: PM Modi wore a Mongolian dress at Mini-Naadam and PM Saikhanbileg returned the favour with this band gala!

PM @narendramodi wore a Mongolian dress at Mini-Naadam and PM Saikhanbileg returned the favour with this band gala! pic.twitter.com/VcofJmnxVE

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 17, 2015

4:50 pm: PM Saikhanbileg hosts PM Narendra Modi and Delegation at official residence Ikh Tenger for dinner.

A special honour. PM Saikhanbileg hosts PM @narendramodi and Delegation at official residence Ikh Tenger for dinner. pic.twitter.com/pna1qKpoUe

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 17, 2015

4:02 pm: United in spirit and now also through Yoga. PM Narendra Modi attends prog by Art of Living

India & Mongolia – United in spirit and now also through Yoga. PM @narendramodi attends prog by Art of Living pic.twitter.com/PXO2dqA8vv

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 17, 2015

3:57 pm: and now PM Narendra Modi tries his hand at Yoochin!

and now PM @narendramodi tries his hand at Yoochin! https://t.co/0DLWzN6a5w

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 17, 2015

3:30 pm: Narendra Modi played a traditional Mongolian music instrument at Mini Naadam Festival in Ulaanbaatar

PM Shri @narendramodi playing a traditional Mongolian music instrument at Mini Naadam Festival in Ulaanbaatar pic.twitter.com/Nba7JF1JKa

— PIB India (@PIB_India) May 17, 2015

2:35 pm:  PM Narendra Modi and PM Saikhanbileg indulge deep in conversation during the Mini-Naadam Festival

Steppes pe charcha! PM @narendramodi and PM Saikhanbileg deep in conversation during the Mini-Naadam Festival pic.twitter.com/H8KQlpek7Z

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 17, 2015

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1.00 pm: Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed horse racing, traditional wrestling and archery at a mini Naadam festival, taking time off from his hectic schedule.

From the Mini Naadam Festival. pic.twitter.com/FrSgH9yn47

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015

Modi, dressed in traditional Mongolian attire and sporting a hat, attended the festival with Premier Chimed Saikhanbileg.

Not to be outdone, Mongolian PM Saikhanbileg also takes aim #Mininaadamfestival pic.twitter.com/KWHU6Ilqpn

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 17, 2015

11.20 am: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of IT Centre at Mongolian University of Science and Technology.

The expanded Centre is renamed as the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Centre for Excellence in Information Technology & Communication and Outsourcing.

PM unveiling foundation stone of Atal Bihari Vajpayee Centre of Excellence in IT, Comm. & Outsourcing, Ulaanbaatar pic.twitter.com/hY4tJ5TaPw

— PIB India (@PIB_India) May 17, 2015

Modern technology to bind ancient nations. PM @narendramodi lays foundation stone for Vajpayee ICT Training Centre pic.twitter.com/X3YTNW8e0Z

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 17, 2015

Watch the foundation stone laying ceremony here:

While laying the foundation stone for Atal Bihari Vajpayee ICT Training Centre. pic.twitter.com/sGU8RdqZIc

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015

11.00 am: Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues his selfie diplomacy in Mongolia, takes a selfie with Mongolian President Elbegdorj.

President @elbegdorj and I say hello! pic.twitter.com/pOLjONQRIB

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 17, 2015

President @elbegdorj and PM @narendramodi take a selfie! pic.twitter.com/LZr3GRKLvk

— PIB India (@PIB_India) May 17, 2015

10.45 am: Prime Minister also tried his hands on traditional Mongolian musical instrument Morin Khuur,  a gift from President Elbegdorj for him.

The Morin Khuur, Music & Mongolia…a unique gift from President @elbegdorj. pic.twitter.com/eRgYHgJGZM

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 17, 2015

10.40 am: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a formal gesture gifted Mongolian President a rare 13th century manuscript related to the history of Mongols.

PM’s gift to the President of Mongolia http://t.co/Btp7uEY8yY pic.twitter.com/7l19gQGRWZ

— PIB India (@PIB_India) May 17, 2015

10.15 am: Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Mongolian President ahead of lunch.

An important chat before lunch. PM @narendramodi with President Elbegdorj pic.twitter.com/HDsDuy6hPH

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 17, 2015

8.50 am: Mongolia is the new bright light of democracy in our world, said PM Narendra Modi while addressing the Mongolian Parliament.

Mongolia is the new bright light of democracy in our world . PM @narendramodi addressing the Mongolian Parliament pic.twitter.com/E5CD9O2f4N

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 17, 2015

8.45 am: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses at the State Great Hural, the Mongolian Parliament. 

Watch PM’s speech live here:

Watch: PM addressing the Parliament of Mongolia. https://t.co/3ZciyiMiHW

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015

Reaffirming a democratic bond. PM @narendramodi speaks at the State Great Hural, the Mongolian Parliament pic.twitter.com/Sw2NsrbIV8

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 17, 2015

7.50 am: India and Mongolia signed 14 agreements on Sunday after a delegation level talks between the two country.

Here is the full list of Agreements signed today between #IndiaMongolia pic.twitter.com/4KK1J3fcOL

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 17, 2015

7.45 am: Prime Minister said, “We are starting a new era in our partnership.”

Huge potential in civil nuclear sector, mining, healthcare etc: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/er9oE4Iv21

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015

7.40 am: Prime Minister Modi said, “Mongolia is an integral part of India’s Act East policy. We attach high importance to our security cooperation. Our agreements will deepen cooperation in border security and cyber security.”

We attach high importance to our security cooperation. Our agreements will deepen cooperation in border security and cyber security: PM

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015

7.39 am: India will provide a line of credit of $1 billion to support expansion of Mongolia’s economic capacity and infrastructure

PM @narendramodi:India will provide a line of credit of $1 billion to support expansion of Mongolia’s economic capacity and infrastructure

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 17, 2015

7:35 am: Prime Minister Modi said after the talks with Mongolia PM, “was very pleased during my discussion with the PM today.”

Our agreements covers economic relations, development partnership, security and people to people partnerships: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015

7.30 am: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses media after signing of agreements with Mongolia.

Watch Modi’s address here:

Mongolia is an integral part of India’s Act East Policy: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/er9oE4Iv21

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015

7.15 am: India, Mongolia sign agreements at the State Palace after the delegation level talks end. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mogolian Prime Minister Chimed Saikhanbileg witness the signing of agreements. India on Sunday signed on to a new Strategic Partnership with Mongolia.

Launching a Strategic Partnership. PM @narendramodi signing the Joint Statement with PM Saikhanbileg at State Palace pic.twitter.com/3KX0uvwofD

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 17, 2015

7.10 am: Delegation level talks concludes. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “India is privileged to be considered as Mongolia’s spiritual neighbour.”

“India is privileged to be considered as Mongolia’s spiritual neighbour.” PM @narendramodi to PM Saikhanbileg at Delegation level talks

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 17, 2015

6.15 am: Delegation levels talks begin between India and Mongolia.

Firm hands on the bilateral rudder. Delegation levels talks between PM @narendramodi and PM Saikhanbileg pic.twitter.com/4t4YX5pEsC

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 17, 2015

6.10 am: Prime Minister inspects the Guard of  Honour in the Mongolian capital at the State Palace.

Honouring a guest, the Mongolian way. PM @narendramodi receives a ceremonial welcome at the State Palace pic.twitter.com/yk4CtrWXsa

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 17, 2015

PM @narendramodi receives a ceremonial welcome in Mongolia. pic.twitter.com/tcptOAmy8r

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015

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5.55 am: Prime Minster Narendra Modi handed over a Bodhi tree sapling to Hamba Lama (Chief Abbott) of the Gandan Tegchilen monastery in the Mongolian Capital.

And outside, gifting a Bodhi tree sapling to the Hamba Lama pic.twitter.com/CGAe1xVQSx

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 17, 2015

PM’s Visit to Gandan Monastery, #Mongolia pic.twitter.com/nc7ofvXBBZ

— PIB India (@PIB_India) May 17, 2015

5.45 am: PM Modi did a ‘parikrama’ at the Janraisag Monastery. The monastery is famous as it houses a 26-metre tall statue of Janraisag Buddha.

PM @narendramodi Inside Janraisag Monastery which houses a 26 metre tall statue of Janraisag Buddha pic.twitter.com/GZ3075tpEp

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 17, 2015

4.50 am: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Gandan Monastery with the Hamba Lama.

The Mongolian sojourn begins with the Boddhisatva of compassion. PM at the Gandan Monastery with the Hamba Lama pic.twitter.com/ixk1BbQxck

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 16, 2015

6.55 pm: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the first Prime Miniter to visit Mongolia on an official tour.

A 60 years wait ends. PM @narendramodi arrives in Ulaanbaatar pic.twitter.com/DwTzzuDKLm

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 16, 2015

The first ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Mongolia has begun. PM @narendramodi being welcomed at airport. pic.twitter.com/Vlmoa1jTCf

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 16, 2015

PM arrives at Chinggis Khan International Airport, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia pic.twitter.com/tPuFq3v91z

— PIB India (@PIB_India) May 16, 2015