New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Germany on Sunday to a grand welcome by the Indian diaspora, with the German state of Bavaria arranging a special accolade for the Indian leader. Upon his arrival in Munich he was received by a Bavarian band. Not only this, PM Modi will also be the guest of honor at the dinner party organized by Bavaria for all the leaders of G-7. PM Modi arrived in Munich today to attend the G7 summit where he will hold meetings with the G7 and allies and discuss issues ranging from environment and energy to tackling terrorism.
Here are two special gestures for PM Modi by Bavaria
a musical welcome
A Bavarian band welcomes Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Munich airport. Such a gesture by the state sending its Bavarian band for a grand reception was last extended to former United States President Barack Obama in 2015.
Special Bavarian Dinner
On Sunday, the Minister-President of Bavaria will also organize a dinner for many world leaders including PM Modi. However, PM Modi has been accorded guest of honor status and he will be the only leader to speak on the occasion.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi was warmly welcomed by the Indian diaspora in Germany amid slogans of “Modi Modi”. It is in the field of information technology or digital technology.
PM Modi, who arrived in Germany on a three-day visit, said that India has the third largest startup ecosystem and the second largest mobile phone maker in the world.
Addressing the Indian community in Munich, the Prime Minister said, “New India today is at the forefront of Industry 4.0. Be it IT or digital technology, India is shining on every front.”
“There was a time when India was nowhere in the startup race. Today we are the third largest startup ecosystem. Similarly, we used to import even the simplest phones, today we are the second largest mobile phone manufacturer in the world,” he said. .
PM Modi to attend G7 summit
The invitation to the G7 summit is in keeping with the tradition of strong and close partnership and high-level political contacts between India and Germany.
After attending the G7 summit, the Prime Minister will visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) while back in India on June 28, 2022 to express his personal condolences on the passing away of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, former UAE President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi.