April 16th, was the second day of Shri Modi’s visit to Canada and final day of his three nation tour. Many events were lined up for the Prime Minister. He met various Canadian CEOs, bankers and leaders, paid a visit to the Air India Memorial and flew all the way to Vancouver with his Canadian counterpart.
At the Kanishka Air India Memorial, PM Modi remembered the people who lost their lives in the tragic plane crash in 1985.
We remember all those who lost their lives on board AI 182 in 1985. pic.twitter.com/IhsIxBhkeV— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 16, 2015
He also held meetings with various Canadian CEOs and leaders where he once again pitched for investments in India. Prior leaving for Vancouver, the PM tweeted a picture from the airport.
Saying goodbye to our friends while leaving for Vancouver. pic.twitter.com/7oLIqFJDsy— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 16, 2015
In Vancouver, PM Modi and PM Harper visited the Gurudwara Khalsa Diwan and Lakshmi Narain Temple. He praised the Sikh community who worked hard and earned the respect of the people of Canada.
In Vancouver, @pmharper & I prayed at the Gurudwara Khalsa Diwan. pic.twitter.com/Ovuoo0eza1— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 16, 2015
Taking inspiration from Bhagat Singh, so many Sikh youngsters devoted themselves to the freedom struggle: PM @narendramodi in Vancouver— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 16, 2015
Sikh community worked hard and earned the respect of the people of Canada. India is respected in Canada & this is due to your efforts: PM— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 16, 2015
Wherever we are, let us do things that bring pride to our Nation: PM @narendramodi at Gurudwara Khalsa Diwan in Vancouver— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 16, 2015
Vancouver: PM @narendramodi and @pmharper at the museum in the Gurudwara. pic.twitter.com/ehVpXN7Bh6— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 16, 2015
In remembrance of the Komagata Maru incident. pic.twitter.com/ur2wmviIKJ— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 16, 2015
From the temple in Vancouver. pic.twitter.com/e6kw9ayuT0— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 17, 2015
Another picture from the Laxmi Narain temple in Vancouver. pic.twitter.com/ovSpmyAQEm— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 17, 2015
A banquet was hosted in PM Modi‘s honour by the PM of Canada.
A picture from the Banquet hosted by @pmharper in honour of PM @narendramodi. pic.twitter.com/GnkFJM184d— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 17, 2015
As Shri Narendra Modi left Canada, he was optimistic that India-Canada ties would be enhanced. He thanked PM Harper and the people of Canada for the hearty welcome Shri Modi received for the last two days.
I leave Canada with immense satisfaction. This visit will further enhance India-Canada ties. A big thanks to the people of Canada.— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 17, 2015
A special thanks to @pmharper- a fine host, a wonderful human being and a very dear friend. pic.twitter.com/HoMyB1hDdI— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 17, 2015
