On July 7th, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached the Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan. Shri Modi landed to a hearty welcome. Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Mr. Karim Massimov himself received Shri Modi at the airport.
Үндістанның Орталық Азиядағы сенімді досы - Қазақстанға келгеніме өте қуаныштымын pic.twitter.com/wOJrIkAfwS
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 7, 2015
I am happy to be in Kazakhstan, India's very valued friend in Central Asia. pic.twitter.com/uvDWiZeD0h
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 7, 2015
Премьер-министр Кәрім Мәсімов, ыстық ықыласпен қарсы алғаныңызға алғысымды білдіремін. pic.twitter.com/oYcanOdwiO
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 7, 2015
Thank you PM Karim Massimov for the memorable welcome. pic.twitter.com/tLJFgLX17x
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 7, 2015
Soon after landing, Shri Modi thanked PM Massimov for the memorable welcome and even shared a glimpse of Astana city on Facebook.
I am happy to be in Kazakhstan, India's very valued friend in Central Asia. Thank you PM Karim Massimov for the memorable welcome.
Posted by Narendra Modi on Tuesday, July 7, 2015
It is slightly overcast in this wonderful city of Astana, Kazakhstan.
Posted by Narendra Modi on Tuesday, July 7, 2015
Both the Prime Ministers held extensive talks and discussed upon ways to advance cooperation between India and Kazakhstan. PM Modi termed the meeting to be very fruitful.
PM Massimov & I are very optimistic about the future of India-Kazakhstan ties. Our meeting today was very fruitful. pic.twitter.com/SRXgtarkXL
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 7, 2015
The Prime Minister noted the spirit with which people of Kazakhstan took part in International Day of Yoga on June 21st. Expressing his delight in a Facebook post, Shri Modi urged them to keep the enthusiasm going and make yoga an integral part of their lives. He commended the passion with which people celebrated the Yoga day in Astana and Almaty.
PM Narendra Modi also spoke at the Nazarbayev University in Astana. The university, PM said, reflected the vision of President Nazarbayev that education was the foundation of a nation's progress and leadership. Shri Modi also took note of Kazakhstan's generosity in making way for India's bid for membership of the UN Security Council in 2011-12.
The university reflects the vision of President Nazerbayev that education is the foundation of a nation's progress and leadership: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 7, 2015
Could not have a chosen a better venue than the Nazerbayev University: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/acyqf3ZsFu
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 7, 2015
Kazakhstan is a voice of responsibility and maturity in international forums, including the United Nations: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 7, 2015
No Indian will forget Kazakhstan's generosity in making way for India's bid for the membership of the UN Security Council in 2011-12: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 7, 2015
Shri Modi also said that both, India and Central Asia have influenced one another profoundly. He expressed his part of content for Kazakhstan’s enhanced cooperation in political, defence and security sectors with India.
India and Central Asia have influenced each other profoundly: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 7, 2015
The Islamic heritage of both India and Central Asia is defined by the highest ideals of Islam – knowledge, piety, compassion: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 7, 2015
The richness of our ties is written into the contours of our cities and our daily lives: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/acyqf3ZsFu
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 7, 2015
The dargahs of Delhi resonate with Sufi music that draws people from all faiths: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/acyqf3ZsFu
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 7, 2015
Our political engagement has deepened. Our defence and security cooperation is growing: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/acyqf3ZsFu
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 7, 2015
Trade is expanding but it is still modest. Our cooperation in energy sector has begun: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 7, 2015
India is prepared to invest more in a new partnership of prosperity: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 7, 2015
We are intensifying our exchanges in culture, education and research. And we will connect our youth more: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 7, 2015
Our hopes of an Asian Century will be realised when we see Asia as one,not as South, West, East or Central: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 7, 2015
The PM called creating an Asian Century where Asia stood united, not South, West, East or Central. Shri Modi concluded his speech with a few lines penned by Abduraheim Otkur.
We will create an Asian Century when we see Asia as one, not South, West, East or Central. https://t.co/HFrpC1SrKn
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 7, 2015
Concluded my speech with these few lines penned by Abduraheim Otkur. https://t.co/nnfto9uu1q
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 7, 2015
At Nazarbayev University, I talked about the need to work together to build the Silk Route of 21st century. https://nm4.in/1fk5T7p
Posted by Narendra Modi on Tuesday, July 7, 2015
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated ‘India-Kazakhstan Centre of excellence in Information and Communication Technology.’ He also paid a visit to the L. N. Gumilev Eurasia National University.
Yet another testimony of the enduring ties with Kazakhstan. pic.twitter.com/mhO4BSXQiy
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 7, 2015
Super computer will do super computing and will be the reason for super commitment: PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/EZqpLLCAeU
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 7, 2015
PM Shri @narendramodi at the L. N. Gumilev Eurasia National University in Astana, Kazakhstan pic.twitter.com/uUiy71KXJY
— PIB India (@PIB_India) July 7, 2015
At India-Kazakhstan Business Roundtable, Prime Minister Modi interacted with CEOs and other business leaders of both the Nations. He called for stepping up economic engagement between India and Kazakhstan. Shri Narendra Modi also urged Kazakh companies to invest in India. Space, cyber security, health and infrastructure sectors were other highlights of the business meet.
Prospecting for progress. PM @narendramodi interacts with CEOs and business leaders of Kazakhstan & India pic.twitter.com/Ja9LmrtI0E
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 7, 2015
We have to work to improving connectivity: PM @narendramodi speaks to business leaders of India and Kazakhstan
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 7, 2015
The India-Kazakhstan partnership is a win-win proposition. PM @narendramodi addresses the Business Forum pic.twitter.com/WvRpZhKpk5
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 7, 2015
The more our cooperation increases, the more it will be beneficial for our nations: PM @narendramodi speaks to business leaders
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 7, 2015
We have taken up a mission of smart cities. This will interest those working on urban areas and infrastructure: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 7, 2015
Space, cyber security, health, infrastructure..these are sectors in which we can work together: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 7, 2015
Both the Prime Ministers also launched the first exploratory drilling of Satpayev oil block by OVL and KazMunaiGaz.
PM @narendramodi and PM Massimov launch the first exploratory drilling of Satpayev oil block by OVL and KazMunaiGaz https://t.co/HUKnDIUHO1
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 7, 2015
