Live: PM Modi hails Hasina for her zero tolerance against terrorism

LIVE UPDATES ON PM MODI’S BANGLADESH VISIT

7. 35 pm: Prime Minister thanks Bangladesh for their welcome and wishes that he can visit the country again and see Naukhali to take a tour to Mahatma Gandhi’s museum. While ending his sppech in Bengali, he quotes “Abaar ashibo phire”

PM @narendramodi concludes his speech at Dhaka U: The dream I have for India is the same I have for Bangladesh. I will return to Bangladesh.

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 7, 2015

Yesterday @MamataOfficial told me you can never forget Bangladesh’s hospitality. I agree with that: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 7, 2015

7.25 pm: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India and Bangladesh have same kind of thinking, both coutries are focused on all round development.

The thought process of your PM and my thought process perfectly matches. All we think of is development, development and development: PM

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 7, 2015

PM @narendramodi: I am perfectly in sync with PM Sheikh Hasina’s thinking. We are both focussed on development

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 7, 2015

7.15 pm: Prime Minister Narendra Modi talks about India’s permanent seat in the UNSC. Says it’s strange that 1/6 population of the world is Indian, yet we have to pled for the seat.

PM @narendramodi: Nation which represents 1/6th of humanity & which has contributed so much to intl peace & sec deserves a place in the UNSC

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 7, 2015

7.10 pm: Calls for support from Bangladesh to fight terrorism and thanks Bangladesh PM Hasina’s zero tolerance against terrorism.

PM @narendramodi: Terrorism respects no borders. I was very happy to hear Sheikh Hasina say Bangladesh has zero tolerance for terrorism

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 7, 2015

Terrorism has no boundaries. India has been troubled by it for years. What did people associated with terrorism gain: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 7, 2015

7.00 pm: Prime Minister Narendra Modi pitches for equality in trade relations with Bangladesh, says, trust is the very important to boost ties.

PM @narendramodi: Water issues need to be resolved from humanitarian persp. I am confident we will be able to do so. pic.twitter.com/Qn6TH3CEw9

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 7, 2015

The trust must remain. Efforts must continue: PM @narendramodi on India-Bangladesh ties

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 7, 2015

6.55 pm: Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls for a united SAARC nations.

Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal have placed their priority on easy connectivity. This was a proposal even raised in SAARC Summit: PM

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 7, 2015

6: 30 pm: Prime Minister starts addressing Indian community in Bangladesh. Greets everyone in Bengali.

Kaamon aachen Bangladesh? PM @narendramodi begins his speech at University of Dhaka pic.twitter.com/X5iTAlqCy8

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 7, 2015

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If you think Land Boundary Agreement is about land going this side & that side then think again. It is a meeting of hearts: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 7, 2015

When we think of Bangladesh we feel very proud of the fact that even our Jawans have given their blood for this Nation: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 7, 2015

Despite several obstacles Bangladesh has done very well: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/rf9Zf8Acbo #ModiInBangladesh

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 7, 2015

My two day visit ends today. This is the last programme of this visit: PM at Dhaka University. https://t.co/rf9Zf8Acbo #ModiInBangladesh

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 7, 2015

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6.05 pm: Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends cultural programme at Bangabandhu International Conference Center. Will address Indian community in Bangladesh shortly.

3.20 pm: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister and BNP chief Khaleda Zia meets PM Modi.

Khaleda Zia meets PM Modi now. @IndianExpress

— Shubhajit Roy (@ShubhajitRoy) June 7, 2015

Full spectrum outreach concludes with PM @narendramodi ‘ s meeting with Begum Khaleda Zia, former PM of Bangladesh pic.twitter.com/RkMgRdgY9B

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 7, 2015

Met former PM Begum Khaleda Zia. pic.twitter.com/7OzMdXrr6V

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 7, 2015

3.15 pm: BNP chief Khaleda Zia is also expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi soon.

Excitement in the hotel lobby as BNP chief Khaleda Zia is about to come 2 meet PM Modi. She met EAM Sushma Swaraj last June. @IndianExpress

— Shubhajit Roy (@ShubhajitRoy) June 7, 2015

3.10 pm: Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Bangladesh’s Leader of Oppsition, Begum Raushan Ershad to strengthen political ties. He met with the leaders of Bangladesh’s Left parties too.

Reaching out across the political spectrum. PM @narendramodi meets Begum Raushan Ershad, Leader of Opposition pic.twitter.com/JsxyTI75Ca

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 7, 2015

Continuing outreach. PM @narendramodi meets leaders of Left Parties in Bangladesh. pic.twitter.com/Ro5F7mFUKi

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 7, 2015

2.50 pm: Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Presidents of leading Chambers Of Commerce and Industry in Bangladesh to strengthen business ties between India and Bangladesh.

Strengthening business links. PM @narendramodi meets Presidents of leading Chambers of Commerce & Industry pic.twitter.com/PUlrOE8mmV

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 7, 2015

12. 50 pm: Modi recieves the Bangladesh Liberation War Honour on behalf of Vajpayee.

Every Indian wanted the dream of an independent Bangladesh 2 be realised. PM @narendramodi speaking @ Award Ceremony pic.twitter.com/Pv8zh8q5BL

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 7, 2015

12. 45 pm:

If Vajpayee was present today to recieve this honour. It would have been a glorious occassion: PM Modi in Bangladesh

— The Indian Express (@IndianExpress) June 7, 2015

12.28 pm:

PM Modi to receive Bangladesh honour on behalf of ex-PM Vajpayee for his support in 1971 war. @IndianExpress

— Shubhajit Roy (@ShubhajitRoy) June 7, 2015

12.25 pm:

PM @narendramodi meeting Bangladesh Prez Abdul Hamid. He visited India last year. @IndianExpress

— Shubhajit Roy (@ShubhajitRoy) June 7, 2015

PM Shri @narendramodi being received by President of Bangladesh, Mr. Abdul Hamid at Bangabhaban in Dhaka pic.twitter.com/P7XW0SIQSQ

— MIB India (@MIB_India) June 7, 2015

8.50 am:

Modi meets waiting crowd outside Ramakrishna Mission in Dhaka. Security officials very edgy. @IndianExpress

— Shubhajit Roy (@ShubhajitRoy) June 7, 2015

8.45 am:

PM Modi now in Ramakrishna Mission in Swamibagh, Dhaka. He went to Belur Math in West Bengal recently. @IndianExpress

— Shubhajit Roy (@ShubhajitRoy) June 7, 2015

PM Shri @narendramodi visiting Ramakrishna Mission in Dhaka pic.twitter.com/d9xbnbwki5

— MIB India (@MIB_India) June 7, 2015

8.25 am:

PM @narendramodi starts his 2nd day w puja at Dhakeshwari temple. Amid drum beats. @IndianExpress

— Shubhajit Roy (@ShubhajitRoy) June 7, 2015