Narendra Modi in Japan for G20 Summit updates: Slogans of Vande Mataram, Jai Shri Ram raised in Kobe after PM addresses Indian diaspora

Vivekananda, Tagore, Gandhi helped strengthen India’s relationship with Japan, says PM

Narendra Modi said that Swami Vivekananda, Rabindranath Tagore, Mahatma Gandhi, Neta ji Subhash Chandra Bose, Justice Radhabinod Pal, were among several Indians who had strengthened India’s relationship with Japan. “And that’s why after World War II, India and Japan’s relationship grew all the more strong,” he said.

Got opportunity to strengthen India-Japan friendship with Shinzo Abe’s help, says PM

Speaking on Japan prime minister’s contribution in strengthening the relations between the two countries, Narendra Modi said, “After I became the prime minister in 2014, I got an opportunity to strengthen India-Japan friendship, together with my friend Shinzo Abe. We took our diplomatic relations beyond the purview of  capitals and ambassadors, and took them directly among public.”

Japan can help India become $5 trillion economy, says PM in Kobe

Narendra Modi told the Indian diaspora that Japan can help India become a $5 trillion economy. Speaking on how the country is moving ahead with times in terms of technology, he said, “We managed Cyclone Fani with minimum damage. Also, we’ll launch Chandrayaan-2 in few months, we’re planning to launch India’s maiden human spaceflight program Gaganyaan by 2022.”

Modi speaks of similarities between India and Japan

“When it comes to India’s relations with the world, Japan holds an important position. These relations are not from today but dates back to centuries. It has harmony and respect for each other’s culture in its foundation,” Narendra Modi said. Even our languages have similarities. What is called ‘dhyan’ in India, is called ‘zen’ in Japan. ‘Seva’ means the same thing in both Hindi and Japanese," he said.

Modi credits people for adding ‘sabka vishwas’​ to ‘sabka saath, sabka vikas’

“’Sabka saath, sabka vikas’ aur usmein logon ne amrit milaya ‘sabka vishwas’. We are going ahead with this mantra. India will be made stronger,” Narendra Modi said.

PM Narendra Modi in Japan: Sabka saath sabka vikas aur usmein logon ne amrit milaya sabka vishwas. We are going ahead with this mantra. India will be made stronger. pic.twitter.com/Za4QnLnyIx

— ANI (@ANI) June 27, 2019

People re-electing NDA govt is victory of democracy, says Modi

Speaking of his re-election, Narendra Modi said, “We have formed a majority government for the second time. 130 crore people have formed this ‘mazboot’ government. After 1971, this was the first time that people voted pro-incumbency. This is the victory of democracy.”

Narendra Modi addresses Indian community in Kobe

“I was wondering why I was being taken to Kobe. I have come here so many times, I wondered who would come here. The last time I had come, Shinzo Abe had won the election. Today, when I’m here, then the world’s biggest democracy gave a huge mandate to re-elect this ‘pradhan sevak’,” said Narendra Modi, among chants of ‘Modi Modi’.

Visuals from Hyogo House in Kobe

Several members of the Indian community in Japan are at the Hyogo Prefecture Guest House, where Narendra Modi is set to address the event.

Full house at Hyogo Prefecture Guest House in Kobe, Japan as the Indian community eagerly awaits to hear PM @narendramodi. pic.twitter.com/AIYdXG0zT1

— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) June 27, 2019

Modi had visited Hyogo House in 2016

During his Japan visit in 2016. Narendra Modi and Shinzo Abe had made a stop at the Hyogo House. Modi had then addressed a luncheon gathering of business leaders, calling for greater participation and engagement of Japanese industries.

An important halt at Hyogo House. PM @AbeShinzo receives PM @narendramodi at Governor's House in Hyogo Prefecture with Hyogo Governor Ido pic.twitter.com/eApBs5JKvS

— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) November 12, 2016

Modi held talks with Shinzo Abe after arrival in Japan

Narendra Modi and Japan prime minister Shinzo Abe held talks in Osaka, the first such meeting between these leaders since the start of Japan’s Reiwa era. “Many aspects of India-Japan relations were discussed,” according to the PMO.

Began the series of interactions in Osaka with an excellent meeting with my friend, PM @AbeShinzo.

Our talks covered the full range of India-Japan relations.

Extensive cooperation between India and Japan augurs well for the citizens of our countries and the entire world. pic.twitter.com/GgnjtYV7Wt

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 27, 2019

Modi to address event at Hyogo House in Kobe

Narendra Modi will shortly address a community programme at the iconic Hyogo House in Kobe. Several members of the Indian diaspora in Japan will be attending the event.

The iconic Hyogo House in Kobe is all set to host a Community Programme for PM @narendramodi.

PM Modi will address the programme shortly.

Several members of the Indian diaspora in Japan are attending the programme. pic.twitter.com/LoYVNEp8m4

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 27, 2019

Narendra Modi in Japan for G20 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded warm welcome by members of the Indian community in Japan on Thursday after he arrived in Osaka for the G20 Summit. This will be Modi’s sixth G20 Summit which is being held at Osaka on 28-29 June.

Pictures say it all!

PM @narendramodi greeted by excited and proud young members of the Indian community on his arrival at the hotel in Osaka. pic.twitter.com/HHaCM0rnRe

— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) June 27, 2019