Key engagements
During his visit to the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in about 20 bilateral engagements
HOUSTON SEPTEMBER 21
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with the CEOs of 17 global energy companies, with a focus on harnessing opportunities in oil and gas sectors to address India’s growing energy needs.
“It is impossible to come to Houston and not talk energy! Had a wonderful interaction with leading energy sector CEOs. We discussed methods to harness opportunities in the energy sector,”
—NARENDRA MODI, Prime Minister, on Twitter after the meeting
SEPTEMBER 22
Addressing the “Howdy, Modi!” community outreach event at the NRG Stadium alongside US President Donald Trump, the Prime Minister called for a “decisive battle” against terrorism and those supporting it. He called on the US to make the most of opportunities offered by his government’s plans to make India a $5-trillion economy in five years.
“Be it 9/11 in America or 26/11 in Mumbai, where can the conspirators be found? The time has come for a decisive battle to be fought against terrorism and those backing it.”
NEW YORK SEPTEMBER 23
The PM took part in the UN Global Climate Action Summit and urged the international community to act immediately on climate change.
“We must accept that if we have to overcome a serious challenge like climate change, then what we are doing at the moment is just not enough. The time for talking is over. The world needs to act now…”
Addressing a high-level meeting on Universal Health Coverage, the PM said his government has taken historic steps to ensure affordable health for all.
Modi told a leaders’ dialogue on responses to terror and violent extremism that terrorists shouldn’t be allowed to get funds and arms.
SEPTEMBER 24
Modi and US President Donald Trump held a bilateral meeting on the margins of the UN General Assembly (UNGA). “I am thankful to Trump that he came to Houston. He is my friend but he is also a good friend of India.”
The PM received the Global Goalkeeper Award 2019 from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
The PM inaugurated the Gandhi Solar Park at UN Headquarters in New York
SEPTEMBER 25
Delivering the keynote address at the plenary of the Bloomberg Global Business Forum, Modi pitched India as a key investment and trade destination to the global business community.
SEPTEMBER 27
Modi addressed the UNGA and highlighted India’s development and social welfare programmes. He also stressed on India’s determination to fight terrorism.
“We belong to a country that has given the world, not war, but Buddha's message of peace. And that is the reason why, our voice against terrorism, to alert the world about this evil, has seriousness and outrage.”