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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today concluded his two-nation tour of Ireland and the US, and has left for India.

In Dublin, PM Modi issued a joint statement with his Irish counterpart Enda Kenny and addressed the Indian diaspora. In New York, PM Modi held meeting with top CEOs and world leaders.

He made a strong pitch for a global partnership for sustainable development at his UN General Assembly address. After a score of meetings with tech giants in Silicon Valley, he is back to New York to meet US President Barack Obama in the last leg of the US visit.

 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wraps-up his New York engagements, concludes his five-day US visit and leaves for India.


In his last few engagements in New York, PM Modi meets Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto




Success of UN Peacekeeping ultimately depends not on the weapons of soldiers, but on the moral force of the UN Security Council: PM Modi
I would like to pay homage to the peacekeepers who laid down their lives for the highest ideals of United Nations: PM Modi
Mandates are ambitious, but resources are often inadequate: PM Modi at UN Peacekeeping Summit



  • 18,000 Indian troops have participated in UN Peacekeeping Operations
  • India has participated in 48 in peacekeeping operations.
  • India has provided training to peacekeeping officers in 82 countries.
  • Indian Army is also the largest volunteer force in world's history to the UN.
PM Modi begins his UN Peacekeeping Address
We reaffirm our commitment to the United Nations peacekeeping: Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif



  • There is need for mobilization of resources.
  • Pakistan has been full engaged with the high-level panel on peacekeeping.
  • Pakistan has consistently been among the top troop contributors.
  • Pakistan has always supported reforms to better meet the requirements of the continuously changing demand of peacekeeping.
  • We will continue to provide highly-trained peacekeeping officers.
  • It's our privilege to work with other member states in maintaining global peace. Despite challenging circumstances, our commitment to UN peacekeeping is firm.
The lesson for us is that we must keep and maintain trust in one another. This must be a top priority: President of Rwanda Paul Kagame


Those who work as peacekeepers must always remember never to abuse who they are meant to protect: Ban Ki-moon
We must remember the brave men and women who laid their lives for peace: UN General Secretary Ban Ki-moon



  • Peacekeeping ops save lives, protect people and help countries overcome conflict.
  • UN peacekeeping missions are supporting 200 thousand refugees in South Sudan.
  • We are in troubled times. Peacekeepers have never been more challenged. And we face extremist criminal groups.
  • First time in 15 years that we react urgently and collectively.
  • We need more police personnel and people in justice and correctional departments. We need more women participation.
More nations need to commit more forces. I commend those who have come here and have shown their commitment to peacekeeping: Barack Obama



  • We need to recruit for the protection of the civilians. Innocent people are caught in crossfire like in South Sudan. We also have to candidly admit, and I'll be clear on that, we have to stop the abuse of civilians by peacekeepers. We have to agree on zero tolerance on this.
  • We need to conduct more peacekeeping operations. We also need more women in peacekeeping operations.
US President Barack Obama Addresses World Leaders at UN Peacekeeping Summit

  • We know peace operations are not the solution to all problems. But these are one of the most important tools to counter armed conflict.
  • As a consequence, peacekeepers have gone to more dangerous conflicts. The supply of well-trained peacekeepers can't keep up with demand.


PM Modi, Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif wave at each other as the UN Peace Summit begins in New York
'Have Sought Permission from UN to Declare Our INDCs on October 2," Says External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Vikas Swarup

  • October holds special significance for us as it is the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who was the greatest champion of environment conservation.
External Affairs Ministry Holds Press Conference in New York on India's Commitment to Sustainable Development and Climate Change

  • India's commitment to climate change is second to none. We are ready to play a leadership role.
I Thank Obama for His Support for India's Permanent Membership in UN Security Council: PM Modi

  • As terrorism threats grow, we have resolved to deepen our cooperation.
  • This meeting and my visit demonstrates the extraordinary diversity of our relationship.
At the Joint Briefing with US President Obama, PM Modi Says "Value Your Friendship and the Vision and Commitment Between Our Countries".



  • In Silicon Valley, I saw the driving force of our relationship.
  • Together we can do a lot for achieving the sustainable development goals.
  • We have both set ambitious national agendas.
  • Our partnership is of great significance to the world.
  • I thank Mr Obama for answering my call on the global partnership for sustainable development.
'An Opportunity to Define Common Principles,' Says Barack Obama During Bilateral Meeting with PM Modi


PM Modi, US President Obama begin bilateral talks at the United Nations in New York.


Just at the entrance of UN, before the bilateral talks, PM Modi and US President Obama spare a moment for casual conversations


At the United Nations in New York, PM Modi meets US President Barack Obama for the 5th time in a year.


Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet US President Barack Obama shortly in the last leg of his US visit. President Obama in his US General Assembly address urged for a global partnership for a war on terrorism. Here are the highlights from his speech.


  • Force alone can't impose peace, dictatorships not sustainable 
  • Today's dictators are tomorrow's calls for revolutions
  • If Iran deal fully implemented, it will prevent war
  • Let's remember how this started
  • Assad reacted to peaceful protest
  • Fueling the current strike
  • ISIL depends on perpetual war to survive
  • But they also survive on a poisonous ideology
  • Part of that should be a constant rejection by Muslims
  • And also by non-Muslims who link Islam with terror
  • We will continue to be the largest donor to support the refugees

PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with French President Francois Hollande in New York

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Meets his British Counterpart David Cameron


Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his British counterpart David Cameron in New York today on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly summit.

In San Jose, PM Narendra Modi Asks For 'Certificate' on Performance: 10 Developments




Prime Minister Narendra Modi today asked the Indian community in the US for "a certificate" on whether he has fulfilled the promises he had made. The 18,500-strong crowd that packed a California stadium roared a top grade.


  • The PM's hour-long address at a reception in San Jose marked the end of his two-day visit to Silicon Valley, during which he also met tech giants and visited Facebook and Google.


  • Chants of "Modi, Modi" rose as the Prime Minister entered the SAP Center and also frequently during his speech. For those who couldn't be present inside the packed stadium, massive television screens were put up outside.


  • "Today after 16 months, I want a certificate from you. I had said I will not leave any stone unturned... to fulfill the responsibility I have been given by 125 crore people. Every moment of my life I will devote to work. Have I kept my promise, am I working hard?" the PM asked.


  • So saying, he made yet another attack on the opposition Congress without naming it: "In our country, it doesn't take much for allegations to come up against politicians... This person made Rs. 50 crore, that son made Rs. 250 crore, that daughter made Rs. 500 crore, someone's damaad (son-in-law) made Rs. 1,000 crore..." Damaad is seen as a reference to Congress President Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra and his controversial land deals.


  • "Aren't you sick of all of this? Aren't you angry? My countrymen, I am standing in your midst. Is there any allegation against me?" the PM asked. "No," said the audience in one voice.


  • The PM's speech was packed with context for his audience. "Did anyone think brain drain can become brain gain? This is not brain drain but brain deposit. When the opportunity comes, it will come to the service of Mother India - with Interest," he said.


  • "The magic of your fingers on the keyboard has given India a new identity. You are forcing the world to change," he told his audience made up of many IT professionals. California has the largest population of non-resident Indians in the US, with a heavy concentration of them in the Bay Area.


  • The PM began the day with a Townhall at the Facebook headquarters, where, answering a question from Mark Zuckerberg, he broke down as he talked about the hardships his mother had endured while raising her family.


  • He also visited the Google campus, where Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced 11 new languages on Android next month, including PM Modi's mother tongue Gujarati. And, high-speed wireless internet service at 500 railway stations in India.


  • In Silicon Valley the PM met the world's top tech chiefs, including India-born Satya Nadella of Microsoft and Mr Pichai, sharing his plans for Digital India. He now heads to New York, where he will meet US President Barack Obama.
PM Modi Outlines JAM Initiative
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today introduced to a large crowd of Indians in San Jose what he called his "JAM" style of governance.
'15 Years to Define Terrorism': PM's Dig at UN



Describing terrorism and global warming as the two biggest threats to the world, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi today questioned why the UN had not yet arrived at a clear definition of terrorism.

"If it has taken the UN 15 years to define terrorism, how many years will they take to fight it?" PM Modi said, addressing a large gathering of the Indian diaspora at the SAP Centre in San Jose.

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While the Prime Minister spoke, the cheers came from a packed stadium in San Jose


And before PM Modi leaves, he stops and remembers to share a "good news". A direct Air India flight from Delhi to San Francisco thrice a week starting on December 2.
Signing-Off, PM Modi asks the audience to say "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" and "Jai Veer Bhagat Singh"


The dreams of every Indian, together we, the 125 crore people, have to realise those dreams. I thank the Governor of California and the Congressmen for inviting me here: PM Modi
Don't think it's there, won't come here. Terrorism can spread in every corner of the world. And every humanitarian country in the world has to unite to face it. This is the demand of today's challenges.
On a request that I casually made one day, 30 lakh people of India have given up their gas cylinder subsidy
When I took office, came to Delhi, I was pained to see, about 50 per cent Indians had not seen the doors of a bank. We took the initiative of opening their bank accounts. Today, 18 crore new accounts are opened.

  • For the poor, we decided that they could open even with zero balance.
  • Bank-wallahs asked me sir please at least give us the money for stationery. I said, we have had lazed for 40 years, now is the time to sweat.

e-governance is easy governance. It is the most economical governance.
India is the first country to be successful at Mars mission in its first attempt. In the very first attempt. The same happened in my case: PM Modi


Earlier India's identity were the Upanishads. In the field of science, India has made a new identity.
While his address goes on - #ModiAtSAPCenter tops the India Trends on Twitter
PM Modi Takes a Dig at Opposition Congress in San Jose with 'Daamad' Remark


"It doesn't take much for politicians to get allegations to their name. The son made Rs 50 crore, the daughter made Rs 250 crore, the son-in-law (daamad) made Rs 1,000 crore. The relative got the contract. The people of India are sick of corruption."

What can't the country do, which has the strength of 800 million young people. This country now, can not be left behind.
PM Modi says, "I'll live for the country, I'll die for this country." And the chants of 'Modi, Modi' are louder than before.
Every moment of my life and every particle in my body, I will devote to the work of my country.



  • Today, after 16 months, I need your certificate. Have I done good work? (the crowd cheers)
Everybody agrees the 21st century is the century of Asia. But today, people say, the 21st century belongs to India. This change is not because of Modi, this change came because of 1.2 billion Indians: PM Modi amid chants of his name

Very few people will know, he who had given up his youth for Independence, who had lived by Gandhi's principles. And when there was an emergency in 1975, was put in Jail. This was Jai Prakash Narayan, who had come to California to study. India's relation with this area has remained unbroken.
If in the 19th Century, my Sikh brothers came here as farmers and were restless for the independence of India. Today, in the 21st century, my countrymen will fight for India's poverty.
And the biggest thing, American citizens feel proud of the people of Indian origin. I congratulate you for this, I salute you.


  • There were discussions in India that the 'brain drain' has to stop. No one thought the brain drain could also be converted into 'brain gain'. And when the time comes, this will come to the use of 'Maa Bharat'.
  • So this is not brain drain, this is a deposit! A very valuable deposit! And I say this my countrymen, that time has come now.

I am experiencing a vibrant image of India in California today: PM Modi



  • I have come to California after 25 years. I can see a lot of change. I see new faces.
  • Today, there is a new image of India, a new perception of India in the world. People are moved to change their perception of the old India. This is the magic of your fingers at the computers.
  • Sitting here, with your innovations, you are compelling the world to change. And the people who refuse to change, are soon going to become irrelevant.
PM Modi begins with good evening California. "Your enthusiasm is apparent. Today is the 27th of September here. In India, it's 28th September. This is the birth anniversary of India's brave son Shaheed Bhagat Singh. I salute him. May he always be remembered"
Crowd breaks into 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'. And there he arrives. Followed by the national anthems of the US and India.


From the Bay Area, Silicon Valley and beyond, the Congressmen from California including Mayor Sam Liccardo are on the stage to welcome PM Modi


Yet again, the crowds break into chants of 'Modi, Modi' as the Prime Minister walks to the stage of San Jose's SAP arena.


PM Modi arrives at the SAP Center. His address to begin shortly.

PM Modi arrives at SAP Center in San Jose where he will address the Indian community shortly
Singer Kailash Kher, who travelled as a part of 'Team Modi' from New York to California, is on stage




To spread the word of the Modi government's 'Clean Ganga' mission, a short film 'Namami Gange' for the audience of San Jose


With dhols and more, a dance performance by the Mona Khan Company wins the crowd cheers.

And the people from PM Modi's hometown are sure to show it off. 'Modi Loves Dhokla' reads one of the hand-written poster.
The hosts for tonight - comedian Rajiv Satyal and actress Ashvini Bhave




With a maximum seating capacity of 18,500 people, a giant stadium prepares for a grand event. The authorities say that over 45,000 people signed up to attend PM Modi's address.



A cultural event proceeds the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Traditional dance performances entertain the Indian diaspora in the US.


The SAP Center in San Jose is almost full. Yet, people wait in long queues at the security check.


Let me tell you, when you find hurdles in your way, we will be there to help you: PM Modi at India-US Start-Up Konnect

  • I am delighted that Qualcomm has announced a fund of $150 million.
  • This is a special event because the idea of start-ups is close to my heart.
Indians account for 15 per cent of start-ups here. Many Indians are leading the companies in America today.

  • At the thought of Startups it was natural to pick Silicon Valley for our first overseas event.
  • India and US have a natural partnership in tech and innovation that has shaped the knowledge economy.

You, the job creators, underline America's success and inspire the world: PM Modi

  • The Start-ups today defy natural rates of growth. An idea can become a global product within a year, multiplying customers & employees.
  • India's own ecosystem of startups is evolving rapidly. It is driven by the energy, enterprise and innovation of our youth.
  • India has woken up to potential of start-ups with great enthusiasm and energy. In the past few years they have grown exponentially.
When I came to power I thought of my government as a start-up: PM Modi at India-US Start-Up Konnect



  • I often said if there is a strong wind, blowing, some may try to shut the window, others will try to put up a windmill.
  • New ideas have always displaced old ones. Startups have always been the engines of progress. Mega corps of today have been startups of yesterday.



PM Modi arrives for the India-US Start-Up Konnect at Fairmount Hotel in San Jose.


A little while ago at Facebook, a moment well captured


Before the India-US Start-Up Konnect, A roundtable on renewable energy hosted by Sanford University

PM Modi will be next seen at the India-US StartUp Konnect. The event has begun and the prime minister is expected to join shortly
And the meetings continue, PM Modi with the US Secretary of Energy, Ernest Moniz



It's Google's co-founder Larry Page (extreme left), CEO Sunder Pichai (middle) and the chief of Google's newly formed parent company and conglomerate Alphabet Inc. Eric Schmidt (right) with Prime Minister Narendra Modi


Google and Indian Railways are planning to introduce Wi-Fi at 500 stations. Railways in India is like a country in Europe: PM Modi

  • Whatever you guys have done here, we will further use it for benefit of the poor.
  • I would like to congratulate you all for your work.

PM Modi: I used to say that the advent of technology was for the people to save time. To simplify things. But in actuality, what has happened is the opposite of it. People spend all their time on their phones today.
Sunder Pichai invites PM Modi to speak amid chants of 'Modi, Modi'. The crowd greets him with 'Kem Cho', PM Modi replies by saying "A-One"


  • For 15 hours you are sitting at your computers finding solutions to problems. We should introduce the 'Hackathon' culture in India.
  • You are sacrificing your night's sleep to find solutions, to bring a change. It's a noble cause.
India was the first country where Google Chrome become the No. 1 browser: Sunder Pichai


  • We will bring the Android platform in different languages in Indian states including PM Modi's hometown Gujarat.

At the Google headquarters, PM asks if Khagaul be pinpointed on Google Earth. Khagaul near Patna is where the great ancient astronomer Aryabhatta had an observatory.
With PM Modi in the US, Air India announces a direct flight from Delhi to San Francisco.
Google's show of strength - PM Modi is shown a zoom in picture of the Ganga river in Varanasi via Google Earth.


On PM's arrival, a handshake with Google CEO Sunder Pichai and a photo-op,

PM Modi reaches the Google campus in Silicon Valley.


Towards the end of the event, a standing ovation for PM Modi from the audience.

Signing-off, PM Modi writes 'Ahimsa Paramo Dharama', 'Satyamev Jayate' &  'Vande Mataram' as he heads for Google.


PM Modi has an emotional moment while taking about his mother, and her struggles while raising him. He's moved to tears while taking about her. "There are lakhs of mothers like her in the world," he says. "This is a tribute to mothers everywhere."



On Zuckerberg's question about the role of PM Narendra Modi's mother behind his success, the PM says, "I would like to congratulate the parents of Mark, who have given the world a person that he has become." He then prompts Mr Zuckerberg's parents, present in the crowd, to stand up for the people to see them.


Dr Ranjana Kumari, a social worker, has the next question for PM Modi: What is India's stand on the women empowerment and what does he think of women's role in building a nation.

PM Modi's reply - If a country wants development, you can't shut 50 per cent of the population behind doors. 'Nari Shakti' is most important for the success and progress of a country. And the government schemes should ensure this strength is utilised.
  • We have to ensure that women have an active role in decision making.
  • When a house is built, the woman must not only decide the colour of the walls, she must be involved in every bit of the construction of an establishment.
  • We have recently introduced 'Beti Bachao, Betio Parhao' to stress on girl education in India.
What India has, the world doesn't. We have the 3 Ds - Democracy, Demography and Demand - which is our unique strength.: PM Modi

We are a federal government. The states in India have the power: PM Modi

  • An unprecedented competition has started between the states for 'ease of doing business'.
  • In the last 15 months, from US, there's an increase of 87 per cent investment in FDI.
  • This gives you an idea of the success of 'Make in India'.
The highlight of PM Modi's reply: People in India don't know where to invest their money. I am giving them the addresses. Go, here's where you can invest your money.
The Q&A begins. The first person to pose a question to PM Modi is interested in knowing about the investments India will make for their businesses to grow. He's a techie who moved to Bangalore and the US for business.


PM Modi takes a dig at the social media restrictions in China. And the tech-savvy crowd, cheers in support.

The internet services are different in China. As you must know. But I am the same even in China. I wished their leader, a happy birthday on social media.
Social media is an equalizer. I even wished the Israeli PM on Hanukkah in Hebrew. But what was great was that he said his thanks in Hindi.

For those who are rating the Prime Minister's speech, he says. "While I am talking here, there must be people discussing, "Is Narendra Modi doing good or not, saying the right things or not."
PM Modi in his reply says, "I did not have the privilege to become a very educated person growing up. My world could revolve around a few words. But social media has filled the gap for me."
Zuckerberg prompts the Prime Minister to talk about his experience of being an early adopter of internet in India.


In the last 1-1.5 years, the perception of India has changed a lot: PM Modi

If you look at tourism for example, India has tremendous potential. Technology has really helped the industry and has brought the world together.
You are associated with the service sector, and I have seen the power of it: PM Modi to Zuckerberg
India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world. Today we are an 8 trillion dollar economy. Our goal is to become a $ 20 trillion economy: PM Modi
The Indian Prime Minister starts speaking - It's in Hindi.


A welcome note by Mark Zuckerberg with PM Modi sitting beside him on the stage, and a crowd cheering for him to speak


The insights wall at Facebook headquarters flashes about its 'India Connection', and the townhall begins outside.


At the townhall, a packed crowd and chants of 'Modi, Modi'


Before the townhall begins, a one-on-one meeting between PM Modi and Mark Zuckerberg.
As he arrived for the townhall, CEO Mark Zuckerberg and COO Sheryl Sandberg received PM Modi outside the Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park, California


In the background, it's the music of 'Chak De India' to welcome the Prime Minister.



At the Very Casual Facebook Headquarters, Many Suits and Ties.




Mark Zuckerberg changes his Facebook profile picture in support of 'Digital India' and the Prime Minister is quick to respond. The townhall with PM Modi and Mr Zuckerberg begins shortly.


PM Modi to Start the Day With Trips to Facebook, Google: Top 10 Developments



PM Modi will visit Facebook headquarters in a short while from now and participate in a Townhall with CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

He will follow it up with a visit to the Google headquarters.

He will also address the India-US Startup Konnect, an event that will showcase the strengths of India's startup ecosystem.
PM Modi Invites Apple CEO to Set Up Manufacturing Base in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Apple to set up a manufacturing base in India and its CEO Tim Cook responded positively, officials said in San Jose today. "The Prime Minister (in his meeting with Cook) said he would like Apple to start manufacturing in India. He mentioned the huge opportunities India offered," Ministry of External Affairs Spokesman Vikas Swarup told reporters.
PM Modi at the Digital India event:
  • After MyGov.in, we have just launched the Narendra Modi Mobile App. They are helping me stay in close touch with people
  • Access also means content in local languages
"We must ensure that technology is accessible, affordable, and adds value,"says PM Modi


"I now speak of M-Governance. That is the way to go in a country with one billion cell phones, growing at high double digit rates," says PM Modi

PM Modi is speaking at the digital India event in California.
Here are the highlights:
  • Here on stage you see a perfect picture of India-U.S. partnership in the digital economy
  • Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, they are the new neighbourhoods of our new world
  • California is one of the last places in the world to see the sun set. But, it is here that new ideas see the first light of the day

"India is the fastest growing start up nation in the world.  Google is proud of what's happening in India," says Sundar Pichai at Digital India event in California 
Google CEO Sundar Pichia is speaking at the Digital India event

Here are the highlights of his speech:
  • Driving technology forward will improve people's lives.
  • Technology is an enabler for massive change
  • It is what you do when you are online
  • He (PM Modi) has accelerated India's efforts in becoming the hotbed of innovation
Paul E Jacobs at the Digital India event:
  • India already has more internet traffic on mobile devices than any other country.
  • We are keen and focused on setting up a number of design houses to design products in India.


Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is speaking at the digital India dinner at San Jose, California.
Here are the highlights:
  • Our plan is to partner in India with states, to take this technology to many villages.
  • In Surat, we are working with municipalities and citizens of Surat on data analytic systems.
  • Our plan is to take technology to 5,000 villages in India.
  • Bringing world class infrastructure to India and respecting India's digital securities is a key milestone for us.
  • Our plan is to partner with the government of India and to  take low cost broadband connectivity across India.
John Chambers, Adobe CEO, is speaking at the digital India dinner at San Jose, California.

Here are the highlights of his speech:
  •  Hope paperwork, bureaucracy becomes a thing of the past
  • I believe you (PM Modi) will change the world and India
  • You (PM Modi) are an amazing ambassador of your country




PM Narendra Modi at the Digital India dinner in San Jose

PM Narendra Modi meets Apple CEO Tim Cook in San Jose, California
PM Modi takes a tour of the Tesla Motors in Palo Alto, California

PM Narendra Modi reaches Tesla Motors in California
Singer Kailash Kher shares the stage with PM Modi at the community reception hosted by the Indian diaspora


PM Modi with the representatives of the Indian diaspora at the Imperial Ballroom, Hotel Fairmont

Amid tight security and barricading, fans reach out to the Prime Minister for autographs and handshakes


Sam Liccardo, the Mayor of San Jose along with his wife, welcome PM Modi to the Silicon Valley


Stepping out of Air India One, PM Modi greets the people of California with folded hands


'USA Loves Modi' banners welcome the prime minister to California


PM Narendra Modi will be addressing the Indian diaspora in San Jose shortly.

People are gathered outside San Jose airport to welcome PM Narendra Modi.



These are the pointers from the G4 Summit Joint Statement:

  • Reform of UN Security Council should be given urgency in a fixed time frame.
  • The leaders emphasized that G-4 countries are legitimate candidates for permanent membership in reformed UNSC.
  • They appreciated efforts of Member States, especially African Group, CARICOM & L69 in moving towards text-based negotiations.
  • Strongly emphasized that the process underway in UN should be conducted, given its urgency, in a fixed time frame.
  • Noted that no substantial progress had been made since 2005 when leaders had supported "early reform" of UNSC.



PM Modi Begins Intervention at G-4 Summit, Thanks Leaders for Attending the Meeting


The subject for reforms in UNSC has been the focus of global attention for decades, unfortunately without progress.

Our group of four countries, G-4 came together in 2004 bound by our shared commitment to global peace in prosperity.

70th anniversary on UN, we live in a fundamentally different world from the time when UN was born.

Threat to security have become more complex unpredictable and unidentified.

The Supreme Court must include largest demography and major locomotive of economy.

It will carry greater credibility and legitimacy and will be more effective in addressing challenges.

After decades we finally see some movement, this is a significant step forward to commence negotiations.

However this is the first step, we should aim, to take this to its logical conclusion.

I am confident that meeting today will give a big impetus in this direction.

Our institutions, particularly the UNSC, reflect the wisdom of the century we have left behind, not the century we live in.


PM Modi to host the G4 Summit shortly with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Japanese PM Shinzo Abe and Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff.



Islamic State Poses a Great Challenge to International Community: PM Modi




PM Modi is scheduled to shortly host G4 leaders in a special summit. The prime minister made a strong push for reforming the UN Security Council in his General Assembly address.
Another bilateral meeting with state leader, PM Modi meets with President of Republic of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades


Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay congratulated PM Modi for his 'inspiring address' at the United Nations. A bilateral meeting followed.
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals Agreed Upon by the Member States at the United Nations


A crisis in one part can shake another end of the world, says PM Modi

  • We need a global education system which will guide our next generations to preserve the environment.
  • Today we are the UN because all of us believe that international cooperation is key to the world.
  • I speak of a common but differentiated responsibilities.
  • We must talk of climate justice to deal with climate change.
  • Distance is not a guarantee of being unaffected any more.
I represent the culture that regards the Earth as our mother: PM Modi


  • The Earth is our mother, we are her sons.
  • 175GW Renewable electricity in the next 7 years. tax on coal, reform of transport. waste to wealth movement, these are some of the things we have announced.
  • We will share our resources with other countries.
  • In India, the whole world is seen as one family.

    Today even the poorest have the spirit to fight poverty: PM Modi at UN

    • In the world there are two sectors - public and private.
    • We have launched a new sector - personal sector
    • This means individual enterprise, innovation, a start-up like movement.

    'To eradicate poverty is our sacred responsibility,' says PM Modi

    • Today the world is thinking about small nations - this is applaudable
    • Since Independence, India has dreamed of eradicating poverty.
    • Education and skill development has been a major big focus for us.
    • 'We are all dreaming of a world that is free from poverty'

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    PM Modi starts starts addressing the United Nations. Beginning his speech, he reminds the world leaders of Mahatma Gandhi.




    1.3 billion people in the world are forced to live the life of poor
    Extreme poverty top our priority of development goals


    PM Modi is expected to address the UN General Assembly any time now. India has strongly backed the Sustainable Development Goals which have been unanimously adopted by the member states today.
    After interactions with CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, the President of the World Bank Dr. Jim Yong Kim calls on PM Modi in New York

    Pope Francis Addresses the United Nations General Assembly. Here are the highlights of his speech. PM Modi is next in line to speak.


    I pay homage to all those men and women who helped humanity progress

    Through you I greet citizens of all nations represented here

    In my own name and that of the entire catholic community I express my heartfelt gratitude

    The experience of the last 70 years teaches that reform is necessary in the pursuit of the ultimate goal of granting all countries without exception a genuine equitable share in decision making process.

    Reform of Security Council and financial agencies will help to limit every kind of abuse where developing countries are considered.

    The work of the UN set forth in its founding charter can be seen as the promotion of the rule of law based on the idea that justice is essential for universal peace

    The world has so many examples of power that is badly exercised

    A right of environment must exist, Any harm done to the environment is harm to humanity.
    Pope Francis takes the stage to address the crowd at United Nations.


    For the first time in our 70-year history the United Nations is honoured to welcome a Pope for the opening of the UN General Assembly, says Ban ki-Moon.

    Never in Papal history has a pope addressed world leaders in such a scale. Your holiness, thank you for making history.




    PM Modi Signs Flag to be Gifted to President Obama


    PM Modi autographed the Indian flag for President Obama to be handed over to him by renowned Chef Vikas Khanna.




    ''Foreign Direct Investment all over the world has fallen but in India it increased by 40 per cent. This reflects confidence in the Indian economy," says PM Modi.

    Reform in governance is my No. 1 priority. We are for simplified procedures, speedy decision making, transparency and accountability: PM Modi

    Mike Burke, Chairman and CEO of AECOM Technology calls on PM Modi

    PM Modi discusses aerospace with the Chairman of Lockheed Martin Marillyn Hewson


    Business tycoon and three-time Mayor of New York Michael Bloomberg is the next to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Waldorf-Astoria


    Among the top business leaders in US, first to hold a meeting with PM Modi is Ajay Banga, CEO of MasterCard and Chairman of India-US Business Council in New York


    On what India and US have had disagreements in the past, PM Modi in New York says, "We are committed to protecting IPR (Intellectual Property Rights) which is essential to fostering creativity".
    PM Modi with Rupert Murdoch and other US business leader at Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York.

    Media mogul Rupert Murdoch arrives for a round table with PM Modi on 'Media and Technology and Communications' at Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York.


    Highlighted steps taken by the Government to improve business environment in India and how this translated into increased FDI and investor confidence: PM Modi
    "Roundtable with Financial Sector CEOs was a fruitful exchange of views on economic issues. Urged CEOs to invest in India in various sectors," tweets PM Modi.
    Overall I was very pleased with the comments of the PM, India is very attractive to us, says Vikki Fuller, NY State CR Fund
    Indian government has already undertaken massive reforms and key message was to continue doing what you are doing, says James Dimon, CEO, JP Morgan Chase
    At roundtable with CEOs, PM Modi speaks of efforts made during the last 15 months for increasing investment in areas of taxation, infrastructure and FDI, tweets Foreign ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup.
    Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun his New York engagements with a roundtable with nine top American CEOs at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel where he is staying.

    Among those attending the discussion on the financial sector with the PM are Jamie Dimon of JP Morgan, Steve Schwarzman of Blackstone and Warburg Pincus' Charles Kaye.

    Also at the meeting are Henry Kravis of KKR, Bill Ford of General Atlantic, Peter Hancock of AIG Insurance, Chase Coleman of Tiger Global, Evan Greenberg of ACE Ltd and Vicki Fuller, chief investment officer of New York State Common Retirement.
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