PM Modi in New York: As it happened Monday

PM Modi leaves for India after concluding his US visit.

PM Narendra Modi leaves for India, concluding his visit to the US. pic.twitter.com/H4uU0VdMIT

— ANI (@ANI_news) September 29, 2015

PM Modi and Mexican President discussed how bilateral relation can be taken further. Both invited the other to their nation. The two agreed that the two Foreign Ministers should meet to finalize a plan of action for taking the bilateral relation further: MEA 

PM Modi on his second US visit.

My USA visit demonstrates the extraordinary depth and diversity of our relationship. A lot of ground has been covered in these few days.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 28, 2015

I got the opportunity to attend a wide spread of programmes, each of which generated many positive outcomes that will benefit India.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 28, 2015

I shared my thoughts on key global issues at the @UN & also met many world leaders to strengthen India's ties with the global community.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 28, 2015

My gratitude to the American people for the very warm welcome & the hospitality wherever my delegation & I went.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 28, 2015

After addressing the  Leaders` Summit on Peacekeeping, PM Modi continued with his bilateral engagements.

Bonding with Palestine. PM @narendramodi with President Mahmoud Abbas in New York pic.twitter.com/Dtscyoef3c

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 28, 2015

Turning South. PM @narendramodi talks bilateral relations w/Mexican Prez Enrique Pena Nieto @EPN for last mtng in NY pic.twitter.com/ZFVQo8GhfX

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 28, 2015

PM reiterated that success of UN Peacekeeping ultimately depends not on the weapons of soldiers, but on the moral force of the UNSC.

Renewing India's pledge for peace. PM @narendramodi announces new contributions to @UNPeacekeeping pic.twitter.com/Lff1HWAx20

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 28, 2015

More than 24000 lost their lives and nearly half of that went missing. This legacy of sacrifice is shared by 3 nations here: PM Modi

PM @narendramodi begins speech at @UNPeacekeeping Summit, speaks about 2.5 million strong Indian Army's role in WWII pic.twitter.com/a9TKpF1KvF

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 28, 2015

There was a broad acknowledgement that the Kashmir issue is a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan: MEA.

Pakistan was discussed in context of terrorism. It was discussed that if terrorism is to be fought all nations need to be on same page: MEA.

On UNSC reforms, President Obama reiterated his support for India, says MEA. 

This was PM Modi's fifth meet with President Obama. The meeting lasted an hour and was very positive. The two leaders' personal chemistry was very clear: MEA.

PM Modi invited David Cameron to become an active partner in the Make In India program. The British PM said that he was looking forward to PM Modi's visit to UK: MEA. 

PM made it clear that the current climate of negativism isn't helping, also a discussion on India's ideas on sustainable energy: MEA.

There was a common theme in all three meetings, like climate change, terrorism and UNSC reform, says MEA spokesperson Vikas Swarup on PM meeting leaders of three nation.

Following is the link of text of PM Modi's statement to the media, in joint press briefing with US President, Barack Obama.

Text of PM @narendramodi's statement to the Media, in the Joint Press Briefing with US President, Mr. Barack Obama
http://t.co/oE0TJeygzq

— PIB India (@PIB_India) September 28, 2015

Obama had also said that the two leaders discussed cooperation in economic and security areas, including defence procurement.

Also Read: Full text of PM Modi's statement to media in joint press briefing with US President Barack Obama

Earlier President Obama had said - "We appreciate our friendship and partnership with India."

PM @narendramodi closes Press Statement with a focus on the economic partnership as a key driver of the relationship

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 28, 2015

To further increase our engagement in the region, I look forward to working with US for India’s early membership of APEC: PM Modi.

PM Modi appreciates US support for India's membership of the international export control regimes within targeted time frame.

PM Modi welcomes the progress in Joint Strategic Vision on Asia-Pacific and Indian Ocean Regions and engagement with partners like Japan.

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Our partnership addresses a broad range of strategic and security concerns - counter terrorism, cyber security, training: PM Modi.

PM Modi also seeks US' support to complete the reform process within a fixed time frame.

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PM Modi thanks President Obama for supporting India's permanent membership of a reformed UNSC.

PM @narendramodi: I thanked President @BarackObama for supporting India's permanent membership of a reformed UNSC pic.twitter.com/v1CDyDBry3

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 28, 2015

Youth, Technology and Innovation are the driving forces for the natural partnerships of Indian and Americans in advancing human progress, says PM Modi.

Great pleasure to meet President Obama in New York. I deeply value your friendship, says PM Modi.

Since I visited Washington last September we have achieved significant progress in our bilateral cooperation and international partnership: PM adds.

I was in Silicon Valley over the weekend and experienced d strength of American innovation and enterprise: PM further says.

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PM Modi and President Obama hold delegation level talks.

A partnership that will define the 21st century. PM @narendramodi & Pres @BarackObama hold delegation level talks pic.twitter.com/01PVK76PA7

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 28, 2015

Talks with US President Barack Obama beings in New York -

Talks with President Obama begin. pic.twitter.com/V9xYaBtwjH

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 28, 2015

Some more pictures of PM Modi and President Obama -

Some more pics of PM @narendramodi and President @BarackObama's meeting in NY today pic.twitter.com/WooLs75cld

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 28, 2015

Another one -

An embrace at the entrance. PM @narendramodi meets President @BarackObama for their 5th meeting in 1 year. pic.twitter.com/ydDK4sL1BJ

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 28, 2015

Modi meets Obama in New York, both leaders hug each other.

Leaders of the oldest and the largest democracy meet! PM @narendramodi and @POTUS greet each other in New York. pic.twitter.com/XTHcajJIzD

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 28, 2015

PM Modi to meet President Obama shortly in New York.

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Some more pics -

Some more pics of PM @narendramodi's meeting with President Hollande pic.twitter.com/9xZOZLLa3a

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 28, 2015

PM Modi meets French President for the second engagement of the day.

Bonjour Président @fhollande! PM @narendramodi meets with the French President for the second engagement of the day pic.twitter.com/x8RbOH9h5x

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 28, 2015

The round of meetings in New York begin with an interaction with PM @David_Cameron. @Number10gov pic.twitter.com/VdrQVKeZ8E

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 28, 2015

An Englishman in New York. PM @narendramodi receives PM @David_Cameron of UK pic.twitter.com/yiSVZONSaY

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 28, 2015

UK PM David Cameron meets PM Modi in New York.

Power Monday. PM @narendramodi to meet leaders of UK, France and USA, all in the course of one morning

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 28, 2015

Check out an earlier post by PM Modi about the San Jose event - 

A memorable programme in San Jose. Gratitude to all those who joined. pic.twitter.com/u16CceUUUn

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 28, 2015

Another post by MEA -

Back in city that never sleeps. An early morning arrival allows for a full final day for PM @narendramodi in New York pic.twitter.com/7Gge73RxA9

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 28, 2015

A tweet by the PMO -

Back to the Big Apple after a productive West Coast visit. pic.twitter.com/SsgOEIc6fl

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 28, 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in New York from San Jose, California early on Monday morning, where he is scheduled to meet US President Barack Obama, French President Francois Hollande and British Prime Minister David Cameron for the bilateral talks.

PM Modi returned from the Silicon Valley, where during his weekend stay, visited the campuses of Tesla, Facebook and Google, and held a series of meetings with top Silicon Valley CEOs including Apple CEO Tim Cook. He also addressed the Indian community at SAP centre, at San Jose.