Modi leaves for Netherlands after concluding US trip

June 27, 2017 11:13 am | Updated December 04, 2021 11:57 pm IST - Washington

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump bid farewell to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on June 26, 2017, following meetings and dinner.

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump bid farewell to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on June 26, 2017, following meetings and dinner.

 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday left for Netherlands, the final leg of his three-nation tour, after concluding his visit to the US .

In the U.S., Mr. Modi held talks with President Donald Trump during which the two leaders vowed to strengthen co-operation on terror. India and the US also urged Pakistan to ensure that its territory is not used to launch cross-border terror strikes.

“Wrapping up a historic visit, setting a new milestone in #IndiaUS relationship. Prime Minister Modi departs for Netherlands, last leg of his three nation tour,” Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Gopal Baglay tweeted.

In Netherlands, Mr. Modi will have an official meeting with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, with whom he will have a discussion on global issues including counter-terrorism and climate change.

He will meet with CEOs of Dutch companies and “will encourage them to join the Indian growth story.”

“I will also call on King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and meet Queen Maxima,” he had said in a Facebook post before leaving on his three-nation trip.

Prime Minister Mr. Modi will also address the Indian diaspora in the country.

 

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