Apple CEO Tim Cook meets PM Modi ahead of Apple store launch in Delhi

Apple CEO Tim Cook meets
PM Modi ahead of Apple store launch in Delhi

A day following the launch of Apple’s first retail store in Mumbai, Apple CEO Tim Cook on Wednesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. While thanking PM Modi for the welcome, the tech giant looks forward to expanding its base and investment plans in the country. Ahead of the Saket store launch in Delhi, he revealed that the talks brought out a ‘shared vision’ relating to the positive effects of technology on sectors ranging from education to environment.

He tweeted, “Thank you Prime Minister Narendra Modi 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,”

Earlier on Tuesday, Apple opened its first Indian store at Mumbai’s Jio World Drive Mall in Bandra Kurla Complex.

In response to Cook’s tweet,
PM Modi expressed his happiness on discussing various topics with a special focus on technology-based revolutions happening in India.

He wrote, “An absolute delight to meet you, Glad to exchange views on diverse topics and highlight the tech-powered transformations taking place in India.”

Earlier Cook had visited the Lodhi Art District and had revealed his amazement at the creative wall art. “Delhi’s Lodhi Art District is a remarkable public space.
In a tweet, the Apple CEO Congratulated for the St+art India Foundation and many amazing artists for capturing Indian life so powerfully.
He also visited the Indian School of Design and Innovation and gained insights on how students utilised Apple products in designing. “The Indian School of Design & Innovation is helping the next generation of creatives unlock their full potential. Thanks for sharing how you create those amazing designs using iPad!” he concluded.

News input KV Raman