PM Modi in Iran, day 2: As it happened

PM Modi concludes his visit to Iran.

Khuda Hafez Tehran! A busy day of diplomacy ends as PM @narendramodi emplanes for Delhi. pic.twitter.com/eKRUZ2SriW

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A glimpse of the PM’s gift to the Supreme Leader His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Hosseini Khamenei. pic.twitter.com/dxryKNorzb

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My gifts to the Hon'ble Supreme Leader of Iran and to President Rouhani. https://t.co/KYl9yhPuT4

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 23, 2016

Released the rare Persian manuscript Kalileh-wa-Dimneh. It illustrates how close India-Iran historical links are. pic.twitter.com/DgNrAplo6i

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 23, 2016

Here are pictures of the gifts PM presented to the Iranian President Dr. Hassan Rouhani. pic.twitter.com/CDzciT2Yt5

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 Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei receives PM Modi.

PM closes: Your deliberations indeed provide a body of strength to our literary, academic and people to people ties. pic.twitter.com/YPxuzCqzXS

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The spirit of Sufism is also reflected in the Indian concept of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, the World as one family: PM Modi

The richness of Persian heritage is an integral part of the fabric of Indian society. A part of Iranian culture lives in Indian hearts: PM Modi

This fulfils a responsibility to familiarize our younger generations with the riches of our cultural heritage: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi begins final speech of the day, says Conference is ideally timed, an occasion to renew our centuries old association.

The eco fruits of the Chahbahar Agreement will expand trade, attract invs't, build infra, develop industry & create jobs for our youth. The Agreement will strengthen our ability to stand against those whose only motto is to maim and kill innocents: PM Modi

PM: The Agreement will strengthen our ability to stand against those whose only motto is to maim and kill innocents. pic.twitter.com/GmJDZ8oEGm

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The Agreement on the establishment of a Trilateral Transport & Transit Corridor can alter the course of history of this region. This is also the guiding philosophy and driving spirit of the Chahbahar Agreement. This will be a corridor of peace and prosperity: PM Modi

Bahar means 'spring' and I hope this port means spring for all of us.With our joint investments, we can connect India to Afghanistan, Central Asia and Europe: Hassan Rouhani

A corridor of connectivity. The leaders witness the signing of the Chabahar Agreement pic.twitter.com/4OSftGnfdg

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in Tehran, Iran.

PM @narendramodi and President @ashrafghani meet in Tehran. pic.twitter.com/KJXXfzB061

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Afghan President Ashraf Ghani arrives in Tehran for signing of trilateral agreement on Chabahar port between India, Iran and Afghanistan.

Trilateral Transit agreement between India, Iran and Afghanistan to be signed shortly.

AIR News in Iran

Trilateral Transit agreement between #India, #Iran and Afghanistan is to be signed shortly.

— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) May 23, 2016

"Both India and Iran will consult closely and regularly on combating threats of terrorism, radicalism, drug trafficking and cyber crime," says PM Narendra Modi in Tehran.

"Pact to develop Chabahar Port for which India will provide USD 500 million is a key milestone" says PM Narendra Modi in Tehran.

PM @narendramodi begins Press Statement, thanks President Rouhani for his gracious hospitality pic.twitter.com/gvVqNCxamk

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"We have agreed to consult closely and regularly on combating threats of terrorism, radicalism, drug trafficking and cyber crime," says PM Narendra Modi in Tehran.

"Trilateral Transport  and Transit Agreement to be signed later today will open new routes for India, Iran and Afghanistan to connect," says PM Narendra Modi in Tehran.

"We also have shared concerns at the spread of forces of instability, radicalism and terror in our region," says PM Narendra Modi in Tehran.

"As friends and neighbours, we have shared interest in each other's growth and prosperity, and joys and sorrows. We can never forget that Iran was among the first countries to come forward in support when an earthquake struck my state, Gujarat, in 2001," says PM Narendra Modi in Tehran.

"Visiting Iran is a great privilege for me. India and Iran are not new friends. Through ages, the beauty and richness of the Persian heritage has attracted the world to Iran," says Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tehran.

"We discussed how we can cooperate on intelligence sharing and how we can get closer to each other in our fight against terrorism," says Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

"We discussed about tourism and also talked about courses in Hindi, Persian to be held in the two countries," says Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

"Chabahar port can serve as a point of connectivity between different countries, especially India and Afghanistan, eastern Europe," says Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

Chabahar port can become very big symbol of cooperation between Iran and India. Hope both countries can build broader ties beyond trade, says Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

Considering that both countries have an important port like Chabahar, we can have vast cooperation: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

Economic relationship between two countries can become much bigger compared to the past: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

"We have always attached great importance to our relations with India, a major power," says Iranian President Hassan Rouhani during press statement.

India, Iran sign 12 crucial agreements in Tehran.

And here are the 12 agreements between #IndiaIran pic.twitter.com/B3CqEcqUrX

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India, Iran sign agreements for cooperation in various field.

India, Iran sign agreements for cooperation in various field.#AIRPics :Jayasingh pic.twitter.com/Mdj2pa63dV

— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) May 23, 2016

India, Iran seal bilateral pact on Chabahar port.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to sign crucial trilateral pact on Chabahar port to boost trade.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani witness signing of 10 key agreements between India and Iran.

Tehran: PM Narendra Modi & Iranian President Hassan Rouhani witness signing of agreements between India & Iran pic.twitter.com/elv3wxhoeS

— ANI (@ANI_news) May 23, 2016

Delegation level talks between PM Modi and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani underway.

India-Iran delegation level talks held in Tehran. #ModiInIran pic.twitter.com/BijJA0GWol

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The trilateral agreement on connectivity of India with landlocked Afghanistan through the Iranian port of Chabahar to be signed in the presence of PM Narendra Modi, Iran President Hassan Rouhani and Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani.

PM Narendra Modi and Iran President Hassan Rouhani to jointly address press later today, highlighting the developments. 

Watch: PM Narendra Modi accorded ceremonial welcome in Tehran.

WATCH: Ceremonial welcome for PM Narendra Modi in Tehran. #ModiInIranhttps://t.co/5RJWbCLel2

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PM Narendra Modi and Iran President Rouhani exchange ideas at a restricted meeting, ahead of delegation level talk.

Building an enduring partnership. PM @narendramodi and President Rouhani exchange ideas at a restricted tete-a-tete pic.twitter.com/yX6uCwb2mK

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PM Narendra Modi receives ceremonial welcome at Sa'dabad Palace in Tehran.

Ceremonial welcome for PM Narendra Modi in Tehran. #ModiInIran pic.twitter.com/WViw2WMW4s

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PM Narendra Modi meets Iran President Hassan Rouhani in Tehran.

Tehran: PM Narendra Modi meets President Hassan Rouhani #ModiInIran pic.twitter.com/aUxJdcani5

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Chabahar agreement new era for India-Iran ties, engine of growth, says Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari.

PM Narendra Modi congratulates ISRO on the launch of India's first indigenous space shuttle RLV-TD

Launch of India's first indigenous space shuttle RLV-TD is the result of the industrious efforts of our scientists. Congrats to them.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 23, 2016

On Sunday, PM Narendra Modi offered prayers at Bhai Ganga Singh Sabha Gurudwara in Tehran. "We Indians have a specialty. We accept everyone and assimilate with everyone,'' says PM Modi while addressing a community gathering at the gurudwara.

The prestigious Chabahar Port project was visualized during the earlier NDA regime, though it hibernated for quite long, mainly due to the slapping of international sanctions against Iran. However, post-sanctions Iran is now ready for welcoming global role in its economy.

In the afternoon, the trilateral agreement on connectivity of India with landlocked Afghanistan through the Iranian port of Chabahar will be signed. It will be witnessed by Prime Minister Modi and President Rouhani and Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani.

The two leaders are expected to discuss issues of mutual interest like improving connectivity, regional and international issues including the menace of terror and extremism and the ways and means of carrying forward bilateral relations to a higher level.

After the ceremonial reception, Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to meet Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in a restricted meeting followed by delegation level talks.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in Tehran on a two-day state visit to Iran, will have crucial meetings on Monday with the leaders of the host country and witness signing of various agreements having economic and strategic importance.