Apple CEO Tim Cook on Wednesday committed to growth and investment across India in meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in New Delhi, and thanked him for “warm welcome”.
“Thank you Prime Minister @narendramodi for the warm welcome. We share your vision of the positive impact technology can make on India’s future — from education and developers to manufacturing and the environment, we’re committed to growing and investing across the country,” tweeted Cook and shared a picture of him shaking hands with Modi.
Thank you Prime Minister @narendramodi for the warm welcome. We share your vision of the positive impact technology can make on India’s future — from education and developers to manufacturing and the environment, we’re committed to growing and investing across the country. pic.twitter.com/xRSjc7u5Ip
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) April 19, 2023
In response, PM Modi tweeted that it was an “absolute delight” to meet Cook. “Glad to exchange views on diverse topics and highlight the tech-powered transformations taking place in India,” Modi said.
An absolute delight to meet you, @tim_cook! Glad to exchange views on diverse topics and highlight the tech-powered transformations taking place in India. https://t.co/hetLIjEQEU
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 19, 2023
Tim Cook on the second leg of his India visit arrived in Delhi, where he went around the crafts museum and the famous Lodhi Art district on Wednesday ahead of opening the company’s second official retail store in the country and ahead of his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Tim Cook also met IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and MoS IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar.
“Met with @tim_cook , CEO, Apple. Discussed deepening Apple’s engagement in India across manufacturing, electronics exports, app economy, skilling, sustainability and job creation especially for women. Jointly charting a long-term and strong relationship,” tweeted Vaishnaw.