G7 Summit 2019 Highlights: PM Modi meets UN Secretary General António Guterres ahead of G7 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi headed back to France on Sunday to take part in the G-7 summit, beginning from August 25 to 26 in Biarritz. Modi is slated to visit Shreenathji Temple in Bahrain before departing for the summit.On Saturday, on the last leg of his three-nation tour, PM Modi was honoured with the ‘The King Hamad Order of the Renaissance’ during his meeting with the King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.Watch | PM Modi conferred with UAE’s highest civilian award by Crown Prince Before the meeting, Modi had addressed a 15,000-strong Indian community event at the Bahrain National Stadium.He also held a meeting with his Bahraini counterpart, Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, where a string of Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) were exchanged in the fields of culture, space, collaboration with ISA and Rupay Card.Also read: PM Modi, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discuss ‘strong’ India-UAE tiesFollow major highlights here:

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G7 Summit 2019 Live Updates

PM Modi discusses issues with other world leaders at Biarritz

PM Narendra Modi will attend the Biarritz Partner Leaders’ Dinner at Hôtel du Palais later.

Biarritz, France: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacting with other leaders ahead of the #G7Summit & Biarritz Partner Leaders' Dinner at Hôtel du Palais pic.twitter.com/Zi7ndmxZQC— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2019

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PM Modi meets other world leaders who are here to attend the G7 summit

PM Modi met other world leaders at Biarritz, France as G7 summit begins.

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PM Modi meets UN Secretary General at G7 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, at the G7 Summit in Biarritz.

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PM Modi meets Boris Johnson at G7 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Prime Minister of United Kingdom, Boris Johnson, at the G7 Summit in Biarritz.

PM Narendra Modi arrives in France for G-7 summit

PM Narendra Modi arrives in France for G-7 summit.

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‘Thank you Bahrain!’: tweets PM Modi

‘Thank you Bahrain!’ tweets PM Modi. 

Thank you Bahrain! This visit sets the ground for even stronger bilateral cooperation between India and Bahrain. The discussions with top leaders, agreements inked and community interactions were truly memorable. Hospitality of the people and government was outstanding. pic.twitter.com/9mkMl30o85— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 25, 2019

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‘Government of Bahrain has pardoned 250 Indians serving sentences in Bahrain,’ tweets PM Modi

‘In a kind and humanitarian gesture, the Government of Bahrain has pardoned 250 Indians serving sentences in Bahrain,’ tweets PM Modi. 

In a kind and humanitarian gesture, the Government of Bahrain has pardoned 250 Indians serving sentences in Bahrain. PM @narendramodi thanks the Bahrain Government for the Royal Pardon.— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 25, 2019

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PM Modi interacted with the Indian community in Shreenathji Temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the Indian community in Shreenathji Temple in Manama, earlier today. 

Bahrain: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the Indian community in Shreenathji Temple in Manama, earlier today. pic.twitter.com/B2FB5SDW95— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2019

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PM Modi leaves for France, to attend the G-7 summit in Biarritz

Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for France, to attend the G-7 summit in Biarritz.

 

Bahrain: Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for France, to attend the G-7 summit in Biarritz. pic.twitter.com/M8vI3DmWYY— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2019

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PM Narendra Modi offered prayers at Shreenathji Temple in Manama

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at Shreenathji Temple in Manama, today. 

Bahrain: Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at Shreenathji Temple in Manama, today. pic.twitter.com/J7GzKS08cb— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2019

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PM Modi inaugurates renovated monument temple of Shreenathji at Bahrain

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates renovated monument temple of Shreenathji at Manama in Bahrain.

 

PM #NarendraModi inaugurates renovated monument temple of Shreenathji at manama in #Bahrain. pic.twitter.com/DB4UiJMDQ7— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) August 25, 2019

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PM Modi to visit Shreenathji Temple in Bahrain today

PM Modi will visit Shreenathji Temple in Bahrain today before departing for the G-7 summit will be held today and tomorrow in Biarritz.

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‘Lost good friend Arun’: PM Narendra Modi’s emotional tribute to Arun Jaitley at Bahrain event

“My friend Arun Jaitley loved India, loved his party and loved being among people,’ PM Modi. 

My friend Arun Jaitley loved India, loved his party and loved being among people. It is upsetting and unbelievable that a person I have known since our youth is no longer in our midst. I pay my tributes to him. pic.twitter.com/lFkCXxfxqS— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 24, 2019

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Modi makes purchase through RuPay card in UAE

PM Narendra Modi purchase sweets in UAE, which he would offer as Prasad at the Shreenathji Temple in Bahrain tomorrow. 

The RuPay card comes to UAE!PM @narendramodi makes a special purchase, which he would offer as Prasad at the Shreenathji Temple in Bahrain tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/x4WTt1fm8P— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 24, 2019