Narendra Modi in Iran to Boost Ties

Yesterday Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for a two day historic visit to Iran with an aim to rekindle a civilizational connect. PM on reaching Iran received red carpet welcome and he was received by Dr Ali Tayebnia, Iran's Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance.

PM @narendramodi & President Rouhani witness signing of agreements between #IndiaIran pic.twitter.com/0LQv1wd5Bg

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Before leaving for Bhai Ganga Singh Gurudwara in Tehran PM had a brief chat with Iran's Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance at the airport.

PM at the Gurudwara:

First stop, for the community. PM @narendramodi arrives at the Bhai Ganga Singh Gurudwara in Tehran pic.twitter.com/J9Ck5H1knI

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Supporting old community linkages with Iran. PM @narendramodi pays respects at the Gurudwara. pic.twitter.com/Zowq8ud4gR

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At the Gurudwara PM addressed the Indian community and said that, "Animated by the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, we Indians make every country our home. It's a matter of great privilege to celebrate 350 anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh shortly."

PM Modi further added that, "Our new generation should learn from the central tenets of Guru Granth Sahib. I have noted several suggestions that have emanated from your community. Let us all work together to serve humanity." PM was presented with a saropa and a talwar.

Ceremonial welcome:

Prime Minister began his official engagements in Iran today after he was received ceremonially by President Rouhani.

PM being received by Iran President H.E. Hassan Rouhani, at his Ceremonial Welcome at Saadabad Palace, Tehran pic.twitter.com/PSdjhYmClz

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PM @narendramodi inspecting the 'Guard of Honour' during his Ceremonial Welcome at Saadabad Palace, Tehran pic.twitter.com/A6gc8LuDZv

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A ceremonial welcome for PM @narendramodi as he commences his official programmes in Iran. pic.twitter.com/ScTgzY6Krb

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LIVE: Ceremonial reception accorded to PM Modi in #Iranhttps://t.co/cmyrvonNok

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Stepping forward with Iran. Official engagements begin with a ceremonial welcome by President Hassan Rouhani. pic.twitter.com/i0toio5hha

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 23, 2016

Meeting with President Rouhani:

Prime Minister exchanged ideas with Iran's President Rouhani after receiving the ceremonial welcome. Post which they had a formal delegation level talks. Both PM Modi and President Rouhani then witnessed the two nations signing various agreements.

The building bricks of a wide ranging partner'p. PM @narendramodi & President Rouhani witness signing of agreements pic.twitter.com/9hfFBnFdyD

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 23, 2016

And here are the 12 agreements between #IndiaIran pic.twitter.com/B3CqEcqUrX

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PM @narendramodi with Iran President H.E. Hassan Rouhani in Jomhouri Building at Saadabad Palace, Tehran pic.twitter.com/kmakW95W3o

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Building an enduring partnership. PM @narendramodi and President Rouhani exchange ideas at a restricted tete-a-tete pic.twitter.com/yX6uCwb2mK

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 23, 2016

Deliberating the details of diplomacy. The leaders lead formal delegation level talks between #IndiaIran pic.twitter.com/KS4Y6rO5Z1

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) May 23, 2016