Confident that my visit will present India as global leader, says Modi as he leaves for US
Washington, Sept 21 (IBNS): PM Narendra Modi on Friday left for the US where he will attend the UN General Assembly and said he is confident that his visit will present India as a global leader.
Before leaving India, he said: "I am confident that my visit would present India as a vibrant land of opportunities, a reliable partner and a global leader, and will also help impart new energy to our relations with the US."
This trip is specially significant as Modi will address a major community event in Houston on Sunday which will be attended by President Donald Trump.
"PM @narendramodi leaves for USA. During this visit he will be taking part in multiple programmes including addressing the@UN General Assembly, the Community Programme in Houston and talks with @POTUS @realDonaldTrump ," PMO India tweeted.
PM @narendramodi leaves for USA. During this visit he will be taking part in multiple programmes including addressing the @UN General Assembly, the Community Programme in Houston and talks with @POTUS @realDonaldTrump. pic.twitter.com/DZf8i3wBaM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 20, 2019
Before leaving for the tour, Modi described Trump's decision to join the event as a 'new milestone'.
"In Houston, I look forward to my meeting with and address to the Indian-American community. Their success in diverse fields, their contribution to the US in various walks of life, their strong bonds with India and their role as a living bridge between our two democracies is a source of pride for us. It is a matter of great honour for the Indian diaspora and pleasure for me that President of the United States Mr. Donald Trump will grace the occasion with his presence and join me in addressing the community. This would be a maiden appearance of US President in an Indian community event with me, and marks a new milestone in our outreach to them," he said.
"While in Houston, I will also have the opportunity to interact with various groups of the Indian-American community and their elected representatives," Modi said.
He said: "In New York, I will participate in various major events in the United Nations. Since its participation as a founding member of the United Nations in 1945, India has shown unwavering commitment to multilateralism to advance peace and security and promote broad-based inclusive economic growth and development in the world."
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