New York, Sep 24: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held bilateral meetings with some world leaders, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Italian President Guiseppe Conte, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the current Emir of Qatar, on the sidelines of the 74th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York.
Modi has on Sunday arrived in New York to attend the 74th session of the UNGA and hold series of bilateral talks with the world leaders participating in the event, post a historic visit at “Howdy, Modi!” event held in Houston, Texas, to address more than 50,000 Indian-Americans present at the NRG Stadium, accompanied by United States President Donald Trump and his 30-minute speech.
In New York, Modi interacted with a several leaders of state, including Merkel, Conte, bin Hamad, Colombian President Iván Duque Márquez, President Issoufou Mahamadou of Niger, President Hage Geingob of Namibia, Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, Bhutan’s Prime Minister Lotay Tshering and the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte.
On Tuesday, Modi met Henrietta Fore, executive director of the UNICEF, in New York on the sidelines of the UNGA session. Both leaders discussed steps being taken by the Indian government towards ensuring children get full access to adequate nutrition and good quality healthcare.
Met @unicefchief Ms. Henrietta Fore in New York. Talked about the steps being taken by the Government of India towards ensuring that children get access to good quality healthcare and adequate nutrition. pic.twitter.com/fuB00Yf0AO
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 24, 2019
During Modi’s bilateral meeting with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the current Emir of Qatar, on the sidelines of the UNGA session, both pioneers reviewed the wide-range of the relationship between Qatar and India. Moreover, Al Thani also highlighted the Indian prime minister’s endeavours to make “Yoga” an international event, spreading awareness around the world.
On the sidelines of the @UN session, PM @narendramodi meets Sheikh @TamimBinHamad, the Amir of Qatar.
Both leaders are reviewing the full range of ties between India and Qatar
The Amir of Qatar also highlights PM Modi’s efforts to make Yoga more popular globally. pic.twitter.com/8yGaJoXyFu
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 23, 2019
Modi, in his official twitter account, said he was “delighted” to meet the Amir of Qatar, adding they had held productive talks over strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two nations.
Delighted to meet @TamimBinHamad, the Amir of Qatar. We had productive talks on deepening bilateral cooperation between our countries. pic.twitter.com/7CEPjsfYvm
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 24, 2019
Earlier today, Modi held a bilateral meeting with Nigerian President Issoufou Mahamadou on the sidelines of the 74th UNGA session. During the meeting, both leaders discussed ways to enhance and deepen cooperation in wide-sectors such as agriculture, energy etc.
Earlier today, PM @narendramodi held talks with @PresidenceNiger. They talked about ways to improve cooperation in energy, agriculture and other sectors. pic.twitter.com/nPjy7rYCFg
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 23, 2019
Both leaders had “fruitful” dialogues on several fields, including the people-to-people and economic partnership between Niger and India.
Engaging with a valued African friend.
Had fruitful talks with President @IssoufouMhm.
We held deliberations on furthering economic and people-to-people cooperation between India and Niger. @PresidenceNiger pic.twitter.com/YblUMFDEWk
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 24, 2019
Moreover, he also had held a “wonderful” bilateral meeting with Italy’s President Guiseppe Conte on the margins of the UN session. Both the leaders agreed to work and cooperate together in wide-range sectors of the mutual interests and for benefits of both the nations’ citizens.
The Prime Minister of Italy, Mr. @GiuseppeConteIT and PM @narendramodi had a wonderful meeting. India and Italy will work together in a wide range of areas for the mutual benefit of our citizens. pic.twitter.com/8VyNFYkUjT
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 24, 2019
PM, in his official twitter handle, wrote: “We discussed strengthening existing areas of cooperation and exploring newer areas where our nations can cooperate.”
Happy to have met PM @GiuseppeConteIT. We discussed strengthening existing areas of cooperation and exploring newer areas where our nations can cooperate.
India and Italy will continue working together for better trade and cultural relations. pic.twitter.com/UEr7DktJxD
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 24, 2019
Narendra Modi had also held “extensive discussions” with Namibia. President Hage Geingob on the margins of the UNGA session, during which they discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation and ties between the two countries, including improving trade and economic partnership.
Nurturing friendship with Namibia.
President Hage Geingob and PM @narendramodi had extensive discussions to enhance bilateral relations between the two nations. This includes improving economic partnerships and better trade ties. pic.twitter.com/bNwovirRuj
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 24, 2019
In a tweet, Modi said: “Had a productive meeting with President Hage Geingob of Namibia. We spoke about expanding bilateral cooperation in various spheres.”
Had a productive meeting with President Hage Geingob of Namibia. We spoke about expanding bilateral cooperation in various spheres. pic.twitter.com/eOzmH2qq30
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 24, 2019
Earlier today, Indian PM Modi held bilateral dialogues with Maldives’ President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in New York on the sidelines of the 74th UNGA session. PMO India termed their meeting was “extremely productive”.
Earlier today, PM @narendramodi and President @ibusolih of Maldives held talks in New York. Their meeting was extremely productive. pic.twitter.com/oQnZB7yTok
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 24, 2019
Modi, in a tweet, said they exchanged views on ways to give additional impetus to Maldives-India relations.
It is always a delight to meet you, President @ibusolih.
We exchanged views on how to give further impetus to India-Maldives relations.
Our developmental cooperation is greatly benefitting our citizens. https://t.co/UYs4KZl0ee
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 24, 2019