On May 17th, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Mongolia. This was the second leg of his three nation tour. The Mongolia visit was historic and attached paramount importance as it was the first ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister.
Hello from Mongolia. pic.twitter.com/QiabgC4MRd
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 16, 2015
The first ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Mongolia has begun. PM @narendramodi being welcomed at airport. pic.twitter.com/Vlmoa1jTCf
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 16, 2015
Morning of May 17th, Shri Narendra Modi received a Ceremonial welcome in Mongolia that was followed by high level delegation talks.
Various agreements were signed between both the nations. Shri Modi expressed his delight to have got the opportunity to visit Mongolia. Shri Modi also considered Mongolia to be an integral part of India’s Act East Policy.
I am delighted to visit Mongolia. A great honour to be the 1st PM (of India) to do so: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/er9oE4Iv21
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
I am deeply grateful for your welcome and hospitality. Your have embraced us with unlimited warmth and generosity: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
I am here in respect and appreciation for our timeless friendship; you have called us your spiritual neighbour: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
Mongolia is an integral part of India's Act East Policy: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/er9oE4Iv21
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
We can work together to advance peace, stability and prosperity in the region: PM @narendramodi in Mongolia
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
Our agreements covers economic relations, development partnership, security and people to people partnerships: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
We will take our economic partnership to a new level: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
Shri Modi hoped that this historic cooperation with Mongolia would deepen cooperation in border security and cyber security in times to come. He was optimistic that a new era of partnership would develop between both the nations.
We attach high importance to our security cooperation. Our agreements will deepen cooperation in border security and cyber security: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
We are starting a new era in our partnership, says PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
PM Modi paid a visit to the Gandan Monastery. He also presented a Bodhi Tree Sapling to Hamba Lama. Taking to twitter, he shared a few moments from the visit and shared it with his admirers.
Some more photos of my visit to Gandan Monastery. pic.twitter.com/NRxG5geSRJ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 17, 2015
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Great Khural (Parliament of Mongolia)
I am delighted to visit Mongolia, a country of great people and a land infinite beauty: PM begins his address to Mongolian Parliament
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
I bring the greetings of your 1.25 billion spiritual neighbours: PM @narendramodi to the Parliament of Mongolia
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
India and Mongolia are at an important milestone. We are celebrating sixty years of diplomatic relations: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
Our ties are timeless in spirit: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/3ZciyiMiHW
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
Bonds of hearts and minds have the strength to overcome the barriers of distance: PM @narendramodi #ModiInMongolia https://t.co/3ZciyiMiHW
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
While the human bonds have been strong our economic ties have been modest: PM @narendramodi #ModiInMongolia
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
But, I have no doubt that our relations will progress along every avenue of the new age: PM @narendramodi #ModiInMongolia
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
As we transform the lives of our people we also create opportunities for the world and increase our ability to help our friends: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
Convergence of Buddhism and democracy provides us a path to build an Asia of peace and cooperation, harmony and equality: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
Shri Narendra Modi also met President of Mongolia Mr. Elbegdorj Tsakhia. The PM presented him a specially commissioned reproduction of a rare 13th century manuscript on the history of Mongols.
President @elbegdorj and I say hello! pic.twitter.com/pOLjONQRIB
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 17, 2015
PM presented President @elbegdorj a specially commissioned reproduction of a rare 13th century manuscript on the history of Mongols.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
Called Jamiut Tawarikh, this work was one of the grandest projects undertaken by the Ilkhanate king Ghazan Khan.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
The king’s wazir Rasheeduddin Fazlullah Hamedani wrote it in Persian and chronicled the history up to the reign of Oljeitju (1304-1316).
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
The manuscript has over 80 fine miniature illustrations. It is a part of Volume 1 of the work and no other copy of it is known to exist.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
Here are pictures of the gift, presented by PM @narendramodi to President @elbegdorj. https://t.co/JPwKTaGA1S pic.twitter.com/OI6DiXGfnP
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
President of Mongolia also presented Shri Modi with a unique gift.
The Morin Khuur, Music & Mongolia...a unique gift from President @elbegdorj. pic.twitter.com/eRgYHgJGZM
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 17, 2015
Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for Atal Bihari Vajpayee IT Training Centre.
While laying the foundation stone for Atal Bihari Vajpayee ICT Training Centre. pic.twitter.com/sGU8RdqZIc
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
Prime Minister Modi also got a chance to form a part of the Mini Naadam Festival where he tried his hands playing the Yoochin.
From the Mini Naadam Festival. pic.twitter.com/FrSgH9yn47
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
Colourful & vibrant Mini Naadam Festival, in the midst of nature. pic.twitter.com/9XmswwBMss
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 17, 2015
With Kanthaka, a gift from Mongolia. pic.twitter.com/oN1ascckyX
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 17, 2015
In traditional attire, playing the Yoochin. https://t.co/jxFDMywQBu
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 17, 2015
Later, Shri Modi reached out to the people at the Art of Living event.
Had I not come here and met you all, perhaps this trip would be incomplete: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/zLA6X9APHD
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015
I was seeing the Surya Namaskar. I saw people from all age groups were doing it & spreading the message of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 17, 2015