Prime Minister Narendra Modi's US visit has entered its last leg. On Monday, US President Barack Obama also addressed the United Nations General Assembly.
Here are the highlights:
# Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets world leaders:
A picture of my meeting with the President of Palestine, Mr. Mahmoud Abbas. pic.twitter.com/Xo0GYfX8UJ— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 28, 2015
Bonding with Palestine. PM @narendramodi with President Mahmoud Abbas in New York pic.twitter.com/Dtscyoef3c— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 28, 2015
Turning South. PM @narendramodi talks bilateral relations w/Mexican Prez Enrique Pena Nieto @EPN for last mtng in NY pic.twitter.com/ZFVQo8GhfX— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 28, 2015
Urged UK to be a partner in @makeinindia programme during the productive meeting with PM @David_Cameron @Number10gov pic.twitter.com/pmJiCV2yMs— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 28, 2015
Fruitful meting with President @fhollande. India always cherishes & values the unwavering support of France. pic.twitter.com/yZatZni1PB— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 28, 2015
Was great meeting you @BillGates. Got to spend some time talking to you during the meeting with President @fhollande pic.twitter.com/4CDUYwHj2g— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 28, 2015
# "States that provide forces lack adequate representation in UN," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing Summit on Peacekeeping.
# Addressing the Summit on Peacekeeping, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said "India's commitment to peacekeeping remains strong and will grow."
"I pay homage to peacekeepers who laid down their lives defending the ideals of the UN," said the Prime Minister.
"More than 24000 lost their lives & nearly half of that went missing. This legacy of sacrifice is shared by three nations here."
# Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends Leaders' Summit on Peacekeeping, convened by US President Barack Obama.
Partners in Peacekeeping. PM @narendramodi participates in Leaders' Summit on Peacekeeping convened by @BarackObama pic.twitter.com/dqwc0RAc5r— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 28, 2015
Ahead of PM's speech at the Leaders' Summit on Peacekeeping, take a look at India's contributions to UN Peacekeeping pic.twitter.com/loR8uXuyvZ— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 28, 2015
# I thanked President Obama for US support for India's permanent membership of a reformed UN Security Council: PM Modi
# Our partnership addresses a broad range of strategic and security concerns: PM Modi
# President & I share an uncompromising commitment on climate change without affecting our ability to meet the dev aspirations of humanity: PM Modi
# Our extraordinary bilateral partnership in the energy sector focuses on clean and renewable energy and energy efficiency: PM Modi
# I was in Silicon Valley over the weekend. I experienced the strength of American innovation and enterprise: PM Modi
# Since I visited Washington last September we have achieved significant progress in our bilateral cooperation & international partnership: PM Modi
# I deeply value our relation. We have achieved a lot by way of our relation: PM Modi
# Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets US President Barack Obama:
Leaders of the oldest and the largest democracy meet! PM @narendramodi and @POTUS greet each other in New York. pic.twitter.com/XTHcajJIzD— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 28, 2015
Talks with President Obama begin. pic.twitter.com/V9xYaBtwjH— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 28, 2015
An embrace at the entrance. PM @narendramodi meets President @BarackObama for their 5th meeting in 1 year. pic.twitter.com/ydDK4sL1BJ— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 28, 2015
Some more pics of PM @narendramodi and President @BarackObama's meeting in NY today pic.twitter.com/WooLs75cld— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 28, 2015
A partnership that will define the 21st century. PM @narendramodi & Pres @BarackObama hold delegation level talks pic.twitter.com/01PVK76PA7— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 28, 2015
# My belief in moving forward rather than backwards requires us to follow democratic principles. Democracies will take different forms in different parts of the world, but some universal truths are common, says Obama.
# We can roll back the pollution we have emitted...we must harness the potential of clean energy, says Obama.
# Together we can eradicate poverty, but this requires a sustained commitment, says Obama.
# When a terrorist group beheads people, it is an assault on humanity, says Obama.
# Muslims as well as non-Muslims must reject terrorism in the name of religion, says Obama.
# Forces like ISIS and Al-Qaeda are an assault on the entire world, says Obama.
# US doesn't regret going after forces like ISIS as part of a large coalition. While our military is capable enough, it is not sufficient to tackle the menace of terrorism, says Obama.
# We will help any legitimate government that wants the world community to come together, says Obama.
# US wants China and other stakeholders to resolve the South China Sea issue...China must follow international law, says Obama.
# US doesn't want to return to cold war, but can't ignore the Ukraine crisis
# Iran nuke deal prevents Iran from developing nuclear weapons, but enables it to access energy: Obama
# Our work is far from over, dangerous currents are pulling us back into darker worlds, says Barack Obama.
# We have built an international system that imposes costs on those that pursue conflict over cooperation, says Obama.
# I will never hesitate to protect US and allies, says US President Barack Obama
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