Pics: PM Modi in Ireland, kids sing Sanskrit song to welcome Modi

Dublin, Sept 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here on Wednesday for a brief visit to Ireland enroute to the US to strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation.

He held talks with his Irish counterpart Enda Kenny at the Government Buildings in Dublin City Centre. The meeting was followed by a working luncheon hosted by Kenny in honour of Modi. He was the first Indian Premier to visit the country in almost 60 years.

Here are some pics of Modi's visit to Ireland

PM Modi addresses Indian diaspora in Ireland

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the gathering at the Indian Community Reception, at Dublin, Ireland on September 23, 2015.

PM Modi meets his Irish counterpart Enda Kenny

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shaking hands with the Prime Minister of Ireland Enda Kenny, after the Joint Press Briefing, at Government Buildings, Dublin on September 23, 2015.

PM Modi on his maidena visit to Ireland

PM Modi meeting with delegates during his day-long visit to Irealand.

PM Modi with his Irish counterpart

PM Modi meets Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny

PM Modi interacts with Indian diaspora in Dublin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacting with the people from Indian Community at the Community Reception, at Dublin, Ireland on September 23, 2015.

PM meets Indian diaspora in Dublin

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacting with the people from Indian Community at the Community Reception, at Dublin, Ireland on September 23, 2015.

PM Modi in group photograph with children

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a group photograph with the children, who performed at the Community Reception, at Dublin, Ireland on September 23, 2015.

PM Modi in a group photograph with dancers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a group photograph with the dancers, who performed at the Community Reception, at Dublin, Ireland on September 23, 2015.

PM Modi watching performances by children in Dublin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi watching the performance by the children at the Indian Community Reception, at Dublin, Ireland on September 23, 2015.

PM Modi addresses Indian diaspora in Dublin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the gathering at the Indian Community Reception, at Dublin, Ireland on September 23, 2015.