Canadian PM Trudeau arrives in India on a 7-day visit

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived in Delhi on Saturday with an aim to boost job opportunities and strengthen the "deep connection between the people of our two countries".

"A long wait is finally over as Prime Minister of Canada @JustinTrudeau accompanied by Madame Sophie Gregoire Trudeau and their three children arrive in India on a State Visit," Vikas Swarup tweeted as Justin Trudeau landed at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport with his family.

Trudeau, who will be in India till February 25, will meet PM Modi on February 23.

Trudeau and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are also expected to focus on areas including civil nuclear cooperation, space, defense, energy and education.

On Friday, Trudeau tweeted that his visit would 'focus on creating good jobs and strengthening the deep connection between the people of our two countries.

Before his talks with Modi on Feb. 23, Trudeau will meet with top business leaders in Mumbai and also visit key Indian monuments, including the Taj Mahal in Agra, the Golden Temple in Amritsar and the Jama Masjid in New Delhi.

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