PM Modi reaches Kenya, meets Prez Uhuru Kenyatta
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Kenya, the final leg of his four-nation Africa tour on 10 July and was accorded the ceremonial guard of honour at the state house.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Kenya, the final leg of his four-nation Africa tour on 10 July, and was accorded the ceremonial guard of honour at the state house. Photo: AP
Modi met Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on the second day of his Kenya tour and held talks with him on a wide range of issues aimed at boosting ties with the African continent. Photo: Reuters
Ahead of his visit to Kenya, Modi had said "India-Kenya ties have stood the test of time. Both our nations have had very strong people-to-people ties and both nations have successfully fought colonialism in the previous century." Photo: AP
Modi also gave a speech at the Kasarani auditorium as part of a community programme. He addressed the Indian community and thanked them for not forgetting their Indian roots, despite all the diversity. Photo: AP
Modi also handed over the keys of 30 field ambulances to Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta in a bit to boost ties. They also led delegation level talks. Photo: Reuters
During his speech at the University of Nairobi, Modi said that "Preachers of hate and violence are threatening the fabric of our society." He further said that youth can play an important role in building a counter narrative to extremist ideologies. Photo: Reuters
During his speech, Modi emphasised on the relations between the two nations and said that India and Kenya are trading with each other now more than ever before. Photo: Reuters