Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, 25 September, wooed global businesses, saying India offers a golden opportunity for investment, at the Bloomberg Global Business Forum in New York.
Modi on Tuesday received the ’Global Goalkeeper Award' for the 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Speaking at the event, Modi had said, “This honour is not mine but of the crores of Indians who not only fulfilled the ‘Swachh Bharat’ dream but also made it a part of their daily lives.”
Earlier on Tuesday, PM Modi held a bilateral meeting with Donald Trump, where he brought up terror emanating from Pakistan as well as bilateral trade
Donald Trump, during the meeting, referred to PM Modi as the “Father of India” and an “American version” of Elvis Presley
'We Understand Need, but There Is No Space for Greed': PM Modi
Hailing India’s lifestyle as a great example for the world, Modi said, “We understand need, but there is no space for greed."
“India has banned single-use plastic in the country. A big movement has been started to discourage its usage,” Prime Minister Modi said.
Modi also invited world leaders to bring their technology for coal gasification in India in order to produce clean energy.
'India Has the Right Conditions to Achieve $5 Trillion Economy': PM Modi
India has the capability, courage as well as the right conditions to achieve a 5 trillion dollar economy, Modi said, addressing top corporate executives at the Bloomberg Global Business Forum.
“Your desires and our dreams match perfectly. Your technology and our talent can change the world. Your scale and our skills can speed up global economic growth,” Modi said.
'India Will Spend $1.3 Trillion on Modern Infrastructure': PM Modi
Wooing investors at the Bloomberg Global Business Forum, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India will spend around 1.3 trillion dollars on modern infrastructure in the coming years.
“Lakhs of crores of rupees are being spent on social infrastructure of the country as well,” Modi added.
'Govt Working Towards Improving Business Environment in India': PM Modi
Addressing a gathering at the Bloomberg Global Business Forum in New York, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Indian government is working towards improving the business environment in the country.
“India's decision to cut corporate tax has sent a positive message. If you want to invest in one of the largest infrastructure ecosystem and urbanisation, come to India,” Modi said, according to ANI.
PM Modi Receives ‘Global Goalkeeper Award’ from Gates Foundation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received the ’Global Goalkeeper Award' for the 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Global Goalkeeper Award at tonight’s Goalkeepers Global Goals Awards. This award recognizes the progress India has made in providing safe sanitation under his leadership.
Speaking at the event, Modi said, “This honour is not mine but of the crores of Indians who not only fulfilled the ‘Swachh Bharat’ dream but also made it a part of their daily lives.”
We're Living in an Era of 'How to Impress', But Gandhi's Vision Was 'How to Inspire': PM Modi
Speaking at the ‘Relevance of Mahatma Gandhi in the Contemporary World’ programme at the UN headquarters, PM Modi said that he inspired the lives of even those who never met him.
"“Martin Luther King Junior and Nelson Mandela’s policies and ideologies were based on Mahatma Gandhi’s vision… Gandhi ji never tried to create influence through his life, but it became a source of inspiration. We are living in an era of ‘how to impress’, but Gandhi ji’s vision was ‘how to inspire’.”" - PM Modi
UN Postage Stamp Featuring Mahatma Gandhi Launched
PM Narendra Modi and other leaders launched a UN postage stamp of Mahatma Gandhi during the 'Relevance of Mahatma Gandhi in the Contemporary World' programme at the UN headquarters.
“I'm extremely grateful to the United Nations for this programme and issuing a special commemorative stamp to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi,” Modi said.
PM Modi Called for Increasing Share of Renewable Energy: MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday said that PM Modi, attending the India-Pacific Islands Developing States leaders’ meeting, called for an increasing share of renewable energy in the total energy mix to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change.
“He also expressed India’s readiness to share its experiences in developing alternate energy… PM Modi expressed his satisfaction as many countries from the region have joined the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and invited others to join this initiative.”
Speaking at the India-Pacific Islands leaders’ meeting in New York on Tuesday, PM Narendra Modi said, “It is a matter of happiness that this meet has been organised. India has friendly relations with all, we are important partners in each others' development. I welcome all the leaders and delegations.”
'PM Brought Up Issue of Terrorism, Trump Showed An Understanding': Foreign Secy
Briefing the media on Modi-Trump bilateral meet on Tuesday, Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale said that the prime minister put forward his perspective on the issue of terrorism during the interaction.
“US President Trump showed an understanding. He also recognised and accepted that this is a challenge that both of us face together… PM Modi made it clear that we are not shying away from talks with Pakistan, but we expect certain concrete steps to be taken by Pakistan before that, and we don't find any efforts by them,” Gokhale said.
On the question of trade agreement between the two countries, he said that a timeline was not discussed, but “we are optimistic that we will be able to conclude an understanding and agreement fairly soon.”
'Father of India, American Version of Elvis': Trump's Words for PM Modi
Donald Trump, during the bilateral meeting, referred to PM Modi as the “Father of India” and an “American version” of Elvis Presley.
"“He (PM Modi) is a great gentleman and a great leader. I remember India before was very torn. There was a lot of dissension, fighting, and he brought it all together. Like a father would bring it together. Maybe he is the ‘Father of India’. We’ll call him the ‘Father of India’… They love this gentleman to my right. People went crazy, he is like an American version of Elvis.”" - PM Modi
PM Modi Gifts Trump Framed Photograph from 'Howdy, Modi' Event
During the bilateral meet with the US president, PM Modi thanked Trump for coming to Houston and giving “so much of his time”.
“It was a very proud moment for the Indians living in the US. I express my heartfelt gratitude to President Trump for this,” he said.
PM Modi Knows How to Deal with It: Trump on Tackling Terror from Pak
"PM Modi knows how to deal with it," said US President Donald Trump on being asked about tackling terrorism from Pakistan. “These two gentlemen (Modi and Imran Khan) will get together and work out something,” Trump said on the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan.
'We Will Have Trade Deal Very Soon,' Says Trump at Meet with Modi
US President Donald Trump, at the bilateral meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in New York, says, “We will have trade deal very soon”.
PM Modi, Donald Trump Meet at UN Headquarters in New York
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump hold a meeting at the UN Headquarters in New York. PM Modi says, "I am thankful to Trump that he came to Houston. He is my friend, but he is also a good friend of India."
PM Modi Arrives for Meeting with US President Donald Trump
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives for meeting with US President Donald Trump in New York.
UN Chief Warns World Faces a 'Great Fracture'
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is warning global leaders of the looming risk of the world splitting in two with the two largest economies, the United States and China, creating rival internets, currencies, financial rules "and their own zero sum geopolitical and military strategies."
The UN chief said in his "state of the world address" on Tuesday to the General Assembly's annual gathering of heads of state and government that the risk "may not yet be large, but it is real."
He said "we must do everything possible to avert the Great Fracture" and maintain a universal economy in a multipolar world.
'Future Belongs to Patriots, Not Globalists', Says Donald Trump
The future belongs to patriots, not globalists, said US president Donald Trump while addressing the UN General Assembly on Tuesday.
Trump told world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly that wise leaders put the future of their own people and country first. "The future belongs to sovereign and independent nations who protect their citizens, respect their neighbours and honour the differences that make each country special and unique," he said.
'India, Pakistan Would Like My Help': Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump, who arrived with first lady and wife Melania Trump at the United Nations General Assembly, on Tuesday said “I am certainly willing to help both India and Pakistan.”
“I think they would, in a certain way, like my help. But both of them have to want it. They have very different views and I am concerned about it,” ANI quoted Trump as saying.
Modi, Trump Bilateral Meet in UN Headquarters Today
The Trump and Modi bilateral meet is set for 12:15 pm local time (9:45 pm IST) in the UN Headquarters, after the US president addresses the UN General Debate from the iconic General Assembly hall.
'Looking At Trade With Renewed Vision': Consul General of India in New York S Chakravarty
Trade issue is one of the focal points of the current US administration, they're looking at it with renewed vision. I don't see why US administration won't look closely at trade with India. India-US trade relationship is also growing, said Consul General of India S Chakravarty, according to ANI.
India Most Important Friend, Partner of America: Senator Cornyn
India is one of the most important friends and partners of the United States, a top American Senator said on Monday, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump addressed a crowd of over 50,000 Indian Americans in Houston.
"India is one of our most important friends and partners," Republican Senator John Cornyn said. The senior Senator from Texas is the founder and Co-Chair of the Senate India Caucus, which is the only country-specific caucus in the US Senate.
PM Modi Holds Series of Bilateral Meetings on Sidelines of UNGA in NY
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York on Monday, including with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Italian President Giuseppe Conte and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad, reported PTI.
The prime minister arrived here on Sunday night to participate in the 74th session of the UNGA, after delivering an electrifying address in Houston to over 50,000 people belonging to the Indian diaspora at a mega community event, which was also addressed by US President Donald Trump.
India Has Taken ‘Historic Steps' to Make Healthcare Affordable: PM Modi
Addressing the meeting on universal health coverage in New York, PM Modi said his government has taken some "historic steps" like the world's largest health insurance scheme – Ayushman Bharat – to provide access to affordable healthcare services to all.
He said while the United Nations has set a deadline of 2030 in its Sustainable Development Goals, for ending the tuberculosis epidemic, the target year that India has set for itself to end TB is 2025.
PM Modi Meets His Italian Counterpart Giuseppe Conte
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Italian counterpart Giuseppe Conte on the sidelines of the UN engagements in New York on Monday.
Underscoring common synergies
PM @narendramodi met Italian President @GiuseppeConteIT. Discussed strengthening bilateral ties, especially in trade & investment, inviting Italian SMEs to India to take advantage of low cost production, and cooperation in defence sector. #UNGApic.twitter.com/ow1ImEKDDs
India's experience and capabilities in providing affordable healthcare is available for use to all developing countries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the first-ever high-level meeting on universal health coverage in New York on Monday, underscoring that a healthy life is the right of every person.
Addressing the meeting, Prime Minister Modi said, "Health does not simply mean freedom from diseases. A healthy life is every person’s right."
"The onus for this is on our government to make every possible effort to ensure this," Modi said at the meeting, which will launch new efforts to provide access for all to affordable, inclusive and resilient health systems.
Modi said India's efforts on affordable healthcare are not limited to just its own boundaries.
"We have helped to provide access to affordable healthcare by way of telemedicine to several other countries, especially African countries, and we will continue to do so. Our experience and our capabilities are available for use to all developing countries," he said.
Modi Asks UN Member States to Join Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
PM Modi invited UN member states to join the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure being launched by India, as he presented the country's "practical approach and roadmap" to mitigate climate change at the high-level UN Climate Action Summit.
"The respect for nature, the judicious use of resources, reducing our needs and living within our means have all been important aspects of both our traditions and present day efforts," Modi told at the Climate Action Summit.
Modi Pledges to More Than Double India's Non-Fossil Fuel Target
PM Modi on Monday gave a clarion call for a "global people's movement" to bring about a behavioral change to deal with climate change as he made a path-breaking pledge to more than double India's non-fossil fuel target to 400 gigawatts.
In his Independence Day speech, Modi had announced that India will produce 175 GW of non-fossil fuel as part of its commitment to the Paris Climate agreement.
We Need a Global Movement: PM Modi
Highlighting the need for “comprehensive action”, PM Modi on Monday said, "We need a global people's movement to bring about behavioural change".
Trump Arrives at UN Climate Summit
US President Donald Trump on Monday made an unscheduled appearance at UN Climate Action Summit, reported news agency AFP.
India Will Spend $50 Billion for Water Conservation: PM Modi
Speaking at the UN Climate Action Summit, PM Modi said that India woule be spending $50 Billion towards water conservation in the next few years.
Ounce of Practice Worth More Than Tonne of Preaching: PM Modi
Speaking at the UN Climate Action Summit on Monday, PM Modi said as far as efforts towards arresting climate change are concerned, “an ounce of practice is worth more than tonnes of preaching”, adding that people are yet not doing enough on the issue.
'You're Failing Us': Thunberg
Addressing the world leaders at the summit, Thunberg said that they are failing the current generation.
“You are failing us. But the young people are starting to understand your betrayal. The eyes of all future generations are upon you. And if you choose to fail us, I say, we will never forgive you,” she said.
I Shouldn't Be Here: Greta Thunberg
Speaking at the UN Climate Action Summit, 16-year old activist Greta Thunberg says, "This is all wrong. I shouldn’t be up here. I should be back in school on the other side of the ocean. Yet you all come to us young people for hope. How dare you."
Climate Activist to Speak at UN Summit
16-year old climate activist Greta Thunberg on Monday tweeted saying that she will be speaking at the UN Climate Action Summit.
On my way to the United Nations. Today I’m speaking in the General Assembly at the Climate Action Summit. This is such a crucial day, world leaders are gathering at the UN in New York to decide on our future. The eyes of the world will be upon them.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to articulate his government's ambitions on renewable energy and make a call for a coalition for disaster resilient infrastructure at UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres' High-Level Climate Action Summit on Monday.
Modi is among the first set of speakers at the Summit's opening ceremony, a highly significant gesture given that only those Heads of State, Government and Ministers are invited to speak at the summit who will have any “positive development” to announce on climate action.
India's important role and contribution to global climate action efforts have been underlined by the fact that Modi is the fourth speaker at the Summit, after Guterres, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and President of Marshall Islands Hilda Heine. German Chancellor Angela Merkel will speak after Modi.
PM Reaches New York
PM Modi arrived at the J F K International Airport in New York on Sunday night after delivering an address in Houston at the "Howdy, Modi" event to over 50,000 members of the Indian diaspora along with President Trump.
MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on Monday morning gave details of Modi's engagements at the UN.
PM @narendramodi arrives in #NYC for #UNGA74. PM will be participating in sessions on Climate Change, SDG, and universal health among others and will meet India’s various regional/multilateral partners.
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