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PM Modi leaves for three-nation tour

by IBNS 30 Mar 2016, 05:45 am

New Delhi, Mar 30 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for his three-nation tour on Tuesday.

He will visit Belgium, United States and Saudi Arabia.

He will reach Brussels on Wednesday. The city was hit terror attack recently.

"Three nations, bilateral meetings, important Nuclear Security Summit & other programmes... PM leaves for Brussels," PMO India tweeted.

In a statement, Modi said: "On 30th March, I will be in Brussels to meet with the Belgian Prime Minister Mr. Charles Michel. I would also be holding the 13th India-EU Summit with the E.U. leadership." 

"No words are enough to salute the resilience and spirit of the people of Belgium. We stand shoulder to shoulder with them in the wake of the horrific attacks in Brussels and share the grief of those who lost their loved ones," he said.

"Our relations with Belgium are deep rooted and have stood the test of time. Within the E.U., Belgium is India’s 2nd largest trading partner. My meeting with the Prime Minister aims to expand trade, investment and high technology partnership with this important E.U. member," the PM said.

He will  address a Community Programme and interact with the Indian community in Belgium.

Modi said: "After Belgium, I will be in Washington DC on 31st March to participate in the 4th Nuclear Security Summit, where several nations and global organisations would be represented. "

He will visit Saudi Arabia later.