Modi heads home after three-nation tour

April 17, 2015 11:42

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today wrapped up his three-nation tour of France, Germany and Canada during which a number of important agreements were signed, including for the supply of 36 Rafale fighter jets by France and uranium from Canada.

"I leave Canada with immense satisfaction. This visit will further enhance India-Canada ties. A big thanks to the people of Canada," Modi tweeted before his departure.

"A special thanks to @pmharper -- a fine host, a wonderful human being and a very dear friend," Modi said in another tweet before heading home.

The prime minister's aircraft will make a brief stopover in Frankfurt for refuelling before heading for Delhi. The thrust of Modi's trip was on attracting investments and technology for development of India through the "Make in India" programme.

During his Germany visit, Modi inaugurated the Hannover Fair of which India was a partner country with a theme of 'Make in India'.

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