PM Modi in Switzerland, black money, NSG membership on agenda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is on a five-nation tour reached Switzerland on Monday during which he will hold talks with Swiss President Johann Schneider-Ammann on various issues. Modi arrived here after his two-day visit to Qatar during which he held talks with the leadership there on a host of issues.

He is likely to seek support for India's membership to the elite 48-member Nuclear Suppliers Group or NSG. One of the most important issue of black money stashed in Swiss banks may also be raised by PM here.

“Bon Soir Geneve! A late night arrival in the picturesque Swiss city marks beginning of third leg of PM's journey,” External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted. From here PM Modi will travel to US and then to Mexico after which he will return to India.