Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Kyrgyzstan on July 11th shortly before midnight. This was the fourth country during PM Modi’s Central Asia visit. The visit to Kyrgyzstan was historic and attached great significance as this was the first Prime Ministerial visit in twenty years. He was received warmly at the airport by PM Temir Sariyev of Kyrgyzstan. Soon after landing, Shri Modi was accorded a Ceremonial Welcome.
Reached Kyrgyzstan. I am optimistic of a very good visit, one that will enhance ties between our Nations. pic.twitter.com/SdyLuUrbsU
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 11, 2015
Кыргызстанга келдим. Бул зыярат түшүмдүү өтүп, өлкөлөрүбүздүн ортосундагы мамиле дагы да жакшырат деген үмүттөмүн pic.twitter.com/wzs8QegtQP
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 11, 2015
On morning of July 12th, Shri Narendra Modi began his engagements in the Kyrgyz capital by laying a wreath at the Victory Monument in Bishkek. He paid homage to the martyrs.
Starting by laying a wreath at the Victory Monument. pic.twitter.com/iF1ArGQTg3
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 12, 2015
Paying homage to martyrs in the cause of peace. PM @narendramodi lays a wreath at the Victory Monument in Bishkek. pic.twitter.com/KaGKTrIGRa
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 12, 2015
The Eternal Flame burns on as the Prime Minister lays a wreath at the Victory Monument in Bishkek https://t.co/ADkWCKJIT3
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 12, 2015
Later, he held extensive meetings with President Almazbek Atambayev. President Atambayev received PM Modi at Ala-Archa State Residence. Numerous areas of India-Kyrgyzsatn cooperation were talked about during their meeting. Delegation level talks were also held.
Meeting to enhance cooperation... President Atambayev and PM @narendramodi discuss a wide range of issues. pic.twitter.com/TlMpxw2Vl6
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 12, 2015
Glad to meet President Atambayev. His contribution to democracy & development is admirable.
Posted by Narendra Modi on Sunday, July 12, 2015
Delegation level talks in progress. Working towards more robust relations. pic.twitter.com/81ex0LU4B6
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 12, 2015
Talking about the fine print of diplomacy. PM @narendramodi & President Almazbek Atambayev lead delegn level talks pic.twitter.com/yy8rxK97K5
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 12, 2015
PM Narendra Modi presented President Atambayev a hand-knotted carpet of very fine grade wool blended with silk.
Presented President Almazbek Atambayev a hand-knotted carpet. The carpet is made of very fine grade wool blended with silk.
Posted by Narendra Modi on Sunday, July 12, 2015
The delegation level talks were followed by signing of key agreements and the Joint Press Statements. PM Modi noted that both India and Kyrgyzstan were united by the bonds of shared democratic values. Both the leaders, PM Modi and President Atambayev, stressed on strengthening ties in trade, investment, agriculture, defence, tourism, culture and human resource development. Shri Modi also PM Modi appreciated Kyrgyzstan’s strong support to India’s candidature for permanent membership of an expanded United Nations Security Council.
We are united by the bonds of shared democratic values. We can reinforce each other's economic progress: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 12, 2015
We seek a peaceful & secure neighbourhood, in the time of challenges in the region. Have shared interests to combat terror & extremism: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 12, 2015
I am delighted that our Election Commissions have signed an agreement on cooperation: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 12, 2015
President Atambayev & I spoke at length to strengthen ties in trade, investment, tourism, culture & human resource dev: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 12, 2015
Agriculture is an important sector in our nations. Shall seek to hold roundtable for co-operation in agriculture: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 12, 2015
Our defence ties are strong. We just completed a joint exercise. Have decided to hold joint military exercises on an annual basis: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 12, 2015
After delegation level talks, agreements in 4 key areas were signed between #India and #Kyrgyzstan pic.twitter.com/vNau1zMBfj
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 12, 2015
Sharing my remarks at the joint press meet with President Atambayev. https://nm4.in/1ISWmj0
Posted by Narendra Modi on Sunday, July 12, 2015
A luncheon banquet was also hosted for the PM. Speaking at the banquet, PM said, “The Kyrgyz people have been at the crossroads of the flow of ideas, trade and religion through the ages.” He also appreciated President Atambayev for his vision of democracy and development.
PM @narendramodi at banquet speech: The Kyrgyz people have been at the crossroads of the flow of ideas, trade and religion through the ages.
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 12, 2015
PM @narendramodi: Mr. President, you have led Kyrgyzstan with vision on the path of democracy & dev.You will always find in India solidarity
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 12, 2015
PM @narendramodi: We can do so much together to keep our nations safe, our region peaceful and our people on the path to prosperity.
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 12, 2015
PM @narendramodi concludes by quoting Kyrgyz poet Alikulov on the need to live in friendship, a philosophy similar to Vasudaiva Kutumbakam
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 12, 2015
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also met Speaker of the Kyrgyz Parliament, Mr. Asylbek Jeenbekov.
Had a very good discussion with the Speaker of the Kyrgyz Parliament, Mr. Asylbek Jeenbekov. pic.twitter.com/Br1YABrCLL
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 12, 2015
PM Narendra Modi also held discussions with PM Temir Sariyev. Both the leaders talked about ways to advance cooperation between India and Kyrgyzstan.
With PM Sariyev. Our meeting was very positive & we are both optimistic about the ties between our nations. pic.twitter.com/DQcS3lAbng
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 12, 2015
PM to PM. The two Prime Ministers talk business in the afternoon. pic.twitter.com/CN5ExygA4Q
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 12, 2015
PM Modi also gifted medical equipment to Kyrgyzstan's Field Hospital on behalf of the Indian Government.
From a friend to another...medical equipment to be presented to Kyrgyzstan. pic.twitter.com/henvy5tV0K
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 12, 2015
Handing over medical equipment…a small contribution from India to a valued friend & important partner. pic.twitter.com/JIrVycscPV
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 12, 2015
Both the Prime Ministers also attended a presentation at Kyrgyz-India Mountain Biomedical Research Centre. Shri Modi was delighted to initiate second phase of Kyrgyz-India Mountain Bio-Medical Research Centre. He also met a group of scientists belonging to DRDO.
At a presentation at Kyrgyz-India Mountain Biomedical Research Centre. pic.twitter.com/3PMBMflrrP
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 12, 2015
Distance or altitude no barrier...connecting with scientists at Tuya Ashu pass via video conference. pic.twitter.com/Wx9L8ydYwB
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 12, 2015
PM meets the DRDO team. pic.twitter.com/OpFWGhqvF0
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 12, 2015
Very happy to initiate 2nd phase of Kyrgyz-India Mountain Bio-Medical Research Centre. pic.twitter.com/okQ6IGSriR
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 12, 2015
Shri Modi and PM Sariyev Kyrgyzstan also launched a Tele-medicine link with India.
Very happy to initiate 2nd phase of Kyrgyz-India Mountain Bio-Medical Research Centre.
Posted by Narendra Modi on Sunday, July 12, 2015
PM watches Tele-link between Osh city, Bishkek, AIIMS Delhi and Apollo New Delhi. pic.twitter.com/EYPUZFtUb3
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 12, 2015
Unveiling a statue of Mahatma Gandhi, PM Modi expressed his part of content to have got the opportunity. He was delighted to have inaugurated Mahatma Gandhi’s statue in two countries of Central Asia. Speaking at the occasion, PM noted Mahatma Gandhi to be a Vishwa Manav. Shri Modi recalled Gandhi’s Satyagraha movement. He said that it was Mahatma Gandhi who showed the way to mitigate two major menaces of terror and climate change. Many people from Indian community and students joined in for the event. Kyrgyz PM and Mayor were also present at the occasion.
Mahatma Gandhi's message is eternal. Glad to have inaugurated busts of Gandhi ji in 2 Central Asian nations. pic.twitter.com/9zryMIoFMh
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 12, 2015
Was happy to see the enthusiasm during inauguration of Gandhi ji's bust. Several people from Indian community, mostly young students joined.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 12, 2015
This is my first visit to Central Asia & I am proud to inaugurate the bust of Mahatma Gandhi at two places: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 12, 2015
Mahatma Gandhi never belonged to any nation. He is a Vishwa Manav: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 12, 2015
Mahatma Gandhi does not belong to any era. He will guide us forever: PM pic.twitter.com/wMEPozFkez
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 12, 2015
Everybody desires freedom but here was a person who showed the way through non-violence, Satyagraha: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 12, 2015
The world is facing two problems - that of climate change and the other is terrorism: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 12, 2015
It was Mahatma Gandhi who has shown a way to mitigate these two menaces, terror and climate change: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 12, 2015
Violence has not done any good for anyone. Look back at history, violence has never brought satisfaction to anyone: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 12, 2015
Non violence and dialogue are the ways ahead. Violence is no solution and Mahatma Gandhi has demonstrated that: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 12, 2015
Our nations, Kyrgyzstan and India, are connected by geography, history and culture: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 12, 2015
From Ashgabat to Bishkek, the Mahatma remains relevant. PM unveils statue of Mahatma in presence of Kyrgyz PM & Mayor pic.twitter.com/a7Q4JOlTuO
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 12, 2015
Concluding his visit, Shri Narendra Modi thanked the people of Kyrgyzstan for their warmth and hospitality. He was optimistic that in times to come, ties between both the Nations would be strengthened.
Кош бол, Кыргызстан! Жылуу тосуп алганыңыздарга ыраазычылыгыбызды билдиребиз. Эки мамлекеттин достук мамилесинин бекемдешине толук ишенебиз
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 12, 2015
Goodbye Kyrgyzstan. Thank you to the people of this wonderful nation for the extraordinary warmth. Our ties are all set to become stronger.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 12, 2015
