Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held talks with Tanzanian President John Pombe Joseph Magufuli on a wide range of issues aimed at boosting ties in the African continent, particularly in the economic sphere. “PM @narendramodi and President @MagufuliJP in restricted talks following the welcome,” Mr. Swarup tweeted. The Prime Minister will be meeting ‘Solar Mamas’, a group of rural women solar engineers who have been trained under India-supported programmes. The Prime Minister was accorded a ceremonial welcome when he arrived at the State House in dar-es-Salaam. PM @narendramodi and President @MagufuliJP play the drum pic.twitter.com/4ilXLRAJ4o — Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 10, 2016Mr. Modi and Mr. Magufuli first held restricted talks before holding delegation-level parleys,.

Source: The Hindu July 10, 2016 02:06 UTC