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Back on tour: PM Modi in Myanmar for 25th ASEAN summit

Within hours of his landing in Naypyitaw, new capital of Myanmar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held the first of his over 20-odd bilateral meetings during his 11-20 November three-nation tour when he met his first host country’s president Thein Sein.

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FP Staff|Nov 12, 2014, 14:52:16 IST

[caption id="attachment_1798753" align="alignleft" width="940"]The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi calling on the President of Myanmar, Mr. U. Thein Sein, at Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar on November 11, 2014.  PIB Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on the President U. Thein Sein of Myanmar during his visit to Nay Pyi Taw. PIB[/caption][caption id="attachment_1798755" align="alignleft" width="940"]The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi arrives in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar on November 11, 2014.  PIB PM Narendra Modi was given a grand welcome upon his arrival in Myanmar. PIB[/caption][caption id="attachment_1798757" align="alignleft" width="940"]The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi calling on the President of Myanmar, Mr. U. Thein Sein, at Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar on November 11, 2014.  PIB PM Narendra Modi met the President of Myanmar, U. Thein Sein to discuss connectivity, culture and commercial ties. PIB[/caption][caption id="attachment_1798759" align="alignleft" width="940"]The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi calling on the President of Myanmar, Mr. U. Thein Sein, at Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar on November 11, 2014.  PIB Both leaders, PM Narendra Modi and President U. Thein Sein talked about facilitating trade between both ASEAN members. PIB[/caption][caption id="attachment_1798761" align="alignleft" width="940"]Nay Pyi Taw:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives a memento from President of Myanmar, U Thein Sein during a meeting at Presidential Palace in  Myanmar on Tuesday. PTI Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a memento from President of Myanmar, U Thein Sein when the two leaders met at the Presidential Palace. PTI[/caption][caption id="attachment_1798763" align="alignleft" width="940"]Nay Pyi Taw:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of Myanmar, U Thein Sein along with officials during a meeting at Presidential Palace in  Myanmar on Tuesday. PTI Indian and Myanmaries delegations flank their leaders and they pose for a photo at the Presidential Palace. PTI[/caption]

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First Published:Nov 12, 2014, 14:52:16 IST
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