Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Sydney today on the seventh day of his three nation and multi city tour. He arrived in the Harbour city this morning from Brisbane after attending G-20 summit. The Prime Minister was received by the President of Legislative Council of New South Wales, Ton Harvin. Mr Modi will be attending Indian community reception being hosted by Indian High Commissioner, Biren Nanda.

The Prime Minister reached at Allphones Arena indoor stadium of Olympic park where he will address the Indian community. Classical Indian singers are performing in the Allphones Arena.

People are queuing up outside the stadium's gate to find out suitable place so that they could listen to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Earlier, Premier of New South Wales, Mike Baird called on Mr Modi. Mr Modi will also meet Australian political leaders.

Prime Minister's main engagement begins tomorrow at Canberra where he will address Australian Parliament and also hold bilateral talks with his counterpart Tony Abott. Some agreements are expected to be signed after the meeting.

External Affairs Ministry Spokesman Syed Akbaruddin today said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's engagements today and tomorrow, will be part of a multi-layered diplomacy. Speaking to a news agency in Sydney, Mr Akbaruddin said that government to government discussion will take place tomorrow. He said that after the Prime Minister spoke in G-20 summit, there is a sense of great interest in India and Mr Modi was able to reinvigorate India economically, and its place in the world.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tributes to Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackrey on his second death anniversary. In his message, Mr Modi said, Balasaheb was a great man who always lived for the people and stood for their well-being. He added that the life of Mr Thackeray continues to inspire people.