Modi in New York News

In New York, PM Modi and President Barack Obama decided to "further refine" the Indo-US strategic partnership while pushing ahead with cooperation in the areas of security, counter-terrorism, defence, economy and climate change.

Climate change and cooperation in combating terrorism and boosting defence ties were high on the agenda of talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Barack Obama here on Monday that saw both leaders renew the warmth of ties with hugs.

Expressing confidence on further strengthening the ties with India, US President Barack Obama on Monday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'aggressive' commitment towards the climate and clean energy.

 Prime Minister Modi arrived in New York early on Monday morning after his two day visit to the Silicon Valley where he visited the campuses of Tesla, Facebook and Google, and held a series of meetings with top Silicon Valley CEOs including Apple CEO Tim Cook. PM Modi also addressed the a strong crowd of 18,500 Indian-Americans at the SAP Centre in San Jose.