PM Modi addresses Indian diaspora in Myanmar: As it happened

PM Modi arrived in Myanmar on Tuesday on a three-day visit on his first bilateral trip.

Pic courtesy: @MEAIndia

Yangon: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that his government was not afraid of taking tough decisions in the interest of the country.

Addressing the Indian diaspora in Myanmar, he said his government could take such decisions because it considers the country above politics.

Along with demonetisation, PM Modi named the surgical strikes and GST as the big decisions taken by the BJP-led NDA government.

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19:51 IST

PM thanks people to turning up in large numbers for the event, says he is very grateful.

19:48 IST

India is committed to work with Myanmar in its progress - PM.

19:47 IST

PM talks about his visit to the famous early 12th-century Ananda Temple in Myanmar's ancient city Bagan.

19:46 IST

People to people ties are the strength of our relations. I read somewhere that five Bs are the base of India-Myanmar relations. They are Buddhism, Business, Bollywood, Bharatnatyam and Burma teak. But most important B is Bharosa (trust) - PM. 

He says, we have decided to release 40 Myanmar fishermen presently lodged in Indian jails.

19:45 IST

PM @narendramodi pledges to build New India by the time India turns 75 in 2022. pic.twitter.com/dizJLa1FYJ

— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) September 6, 2017

19:43 IST

PM says, India is seen as a thought leader on the global stage.

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In 2017 we launched the South Asian satellite for benefit of our neighbours... We never ask the colour of the passport when helping our neighbours - PM.

19:41 IST

GST is ushering in a new culture across the nation - PM.

19:38 IST

PM says, have found individuals after demonetisation who have millions in their account but have never paid tax.

He adds, people of India have the confidence that India can be transformed and we can break free from some of the evils that entered our systems.

19:37 IST

PM Modi talks about surgical strikes and note ban.

19:35 IST

In the interest of the country, we do not hesitate to take big and difficult decisions. For us country is bigger than the party - PM.

19:34 IST

Good infrastructure is not longer about roads and rail only, it includes several other aspects that bring a qualitative change in society - PM.

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Electrifying atmosphere! Enthusiastic and cheering Indian origin community from all over Myanmar have come to listen to PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/Wx1Hwkc5vm

— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) September 6, 2017

19:32 IST

An India free from poverty, terrorism, corruption, communalism, casteism is being created - PM.

19:32 IST

We are not merely reforming India but are transforming India. A new India is being built - PM.

19:31 IST

PM says that India is being praised all over the world because of the people of the country.

19:30 IST

PM Modi praises External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.

PM says, EAM is very active, she is sensitive to the concerns of every Indian in any part of the world and is always ready to help.

19:28 IST

PM says, based on the feedback of the diaspora we have undertaken numerous measures for the diaspora.

19:27 IST

Before coming here, I had requested you to give me your inputs through the Narendra Modi Mobile App and I got many insightful suggestions - PM Modi.

19:26 IST

Global recognition of Yoga is the achievement of the diaspora, which took Yoga all over the world - PM Modi.

19:25 IST

The Indian diaspora has contributed to the development of wherever they have settled. They also kept in touch with their roots - PM.

19:25 IST

I feel extremely happy and overjoyed to meet the Indian diaspora - PM.

19:24 IST

PM talks about his visits abroad and interaction with the Indian community.

19:22 IST

India's Independence movement is incomplete without the mention of Myanmar - PM.

19:21 IST

This is this land where Netaji Bose said, 'Give me blood, I will give you freedom' - PM.

19:18 IST

I am getting to witness a mini India in front of me today - PM.

He adds - Myanmar and India are emotionally connected.

19:18 IST

I am very happy to be in this city of history and spirituality, says PM.

19:17 IST

I am very happy to be here with you today, says Prime Minister.

19:11 IST

PM to address the Indian community in Yangon shortly.

19:11 IST

Sharing my remarks at the joint press meet with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. https://t.co/3qc9vFzxGR

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 6, 2017

19:10 IST

Held fruitful talks with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. pic.twitter.com/wUpwthCosv

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 6, 2017

19:02 IST

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met Myanmar's State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and the two leaders discussed ways to further cement the bilateral relations.

After talks with Suu Kyi, he hoped that whether in the peace process or resolving a "specific problem", all the stakeholders can work together to find a solution that will ensure peace, justice and dignity for all by respecting the unity and territorial integrity of Myanmar.

PM Modi arrived here on Tuesday on a three-day visit on his first bilateral trip. He had earlier come here in 2014 to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean)-India Summit. The PM's visit to Myanmar comes amid a spike in ethnic violence with Rohingya Muslims in the Rakhine state.