PM Narendra Modi to meet G4 leaders in New York, discuss UNSC reforms

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is due to host leaders of the G4 nations for a special summit in New York ahead of leaving for the Silicon Valley leg of his US visit. As per officials, PM Modi will attend the G4 Summit with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Japanese PM Shinzo Abe and Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff. All four G4 nations back each others' bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.  

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Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wished former PM Manmohan Singh on his birthday today. He tweeted:

I wish Dr. Manmohan Singh on his birthday and pray to Almighty that he remains in good health & leads a long life.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 26, 2015

Had a meeting with President @AnastasiadesCY. We talked about stronger cooperation between India and Cyprus. pic.twitter.com/46xgyQB9zv

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 26, 2015

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Talked about ways to further enhance India-Sweden ties during the meeting with PM Stefan Lofven. pic.twitter.com/eba7Gq4t6D

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 26, 2015

Met President Sisi & discussed India-Egypt ties. India's relations with Egypt are time-tested & robust. pic.twitter.com/F7haPgE4KZ

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 26, 2015

With @WorldBank President @JimKim_WBG. Exchanged ideas on global development issues. pic.twitter.com/XBvwUy97RS

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 26, 2015

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PM Narendra Modi has just tweeted about his today's engagements:

A picture of my meeting with PM @tsheringtobgay. pic.twitter.com/MbaU63tsld

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 26, 2015

Spoke about regional and global issues with President @MaithripalaS. Our meeting was very fruitful. pic.twitter.com/1taKYYiKIl

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 26, 2015

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"With President of Sri Lanka, there was a discussion on the reconciliation process and the President said that he expected this to move forward now. There was also discussion on Human Rights Council situation pertaining to Sri Lanka. Report by the High Commissioner will now be considered. India naturally supports the quest for justice and we are respectful of Sri Lanka's sovereignty. Hopefully a middle path will be found," - MEA spokesperson

"Meeting with Cyprus President was very good. Cyprus has always stood with us in issues of mutual concern. Double Taxation Agreement was discussed, PM said he will look into the matter," - Swarup

"Sweden PM said that they were keen to maintain the pace of the Indo-Sweden bilateral relation. PM Modi invited Sweden to be a part of Make in India and Skill India," - Vikas Swarup

MEA spokesperson Vikas Swarup is now briefing the press on PM Modi's engagements in New York.

"The meet with Bhutan PM saw discussion on bilateral issues; projects related to e-library were also discussed. Bhutan supports India wholeheartedly in its bid to be a permanent member of UNSC," Swarup said.

A Mediterranean warmth with traditional friend Cypus. President Nicos Anastasiades with PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/oygI4QniPT

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 25, 2015

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PM Narendra Modi is now holding talks with Stefan Lofven, Prime Minister of Sweden.

Showing the way in Human Development. PM @narendramodi meets Stefan Lofven, Prime Minister of Sweden pic.twitter.com/C8HfSeKAIC

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 25, 2015

Enjoyed calling on PM @narendramodi at the Waldorf Astoria. We reaffirmed our close ties of friendship & cooperation pic.twitter.com/QX4KjSWPa5

— Tshering Tobgay (@tsheringtobgay) September 25, 2015

Continuing the momentum. After PM @RW_UNP visits India, PM @narendramodi meets with President Sirisena of Sri Lanka pic.twitter.com/CWpP3T0G7K

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 25, 2015

PM Narendra Modi meets Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena in New York.

PM Narendra Modi meets the President of Sri Lanka Maithripala Sirisena in New York #ModiInUSA pic.twitter.com/3MSmu4kpvQ

— ANI (@ANI_news) September 25, 2015

Strengthening the deep rooted ties of friendship with Bhutan. PM @narendramodi meets PM @tsheringtobgay pic.twitter.com/CJjtnG0Vbu

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 25, 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is now meeting his Bhutanese counterpart Tshering Tobgay on the sidelines of the UNGA Summit in New York.​

Neighbourhood connect in New York. PMs of India and Bhutan, @narendramodi & @tsheringtobgay meet in USA. pic.twitter.com/ODNYcQRiCU

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 25, 2015

During the course of the day, PM Modi is scheduled to hold several important bilateral meetings, including with the Prime Minister of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay, the President of Sri Lanka Maithripala Sirisena, the Prime Minister of Sweden Stefan Lofven, and the President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Friday on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly sessions in New York. He also held a meeting with King Abdullah of Jordan and had a pull aside with Kenny Davis Anthony, Prime Minister of St Lucia. 

Amid India's strong bid for a permanent seat in UN Security Council, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday pitched for reform of the powerful world body to make it "broad-based", saying it is essential to maintain its credibility and legitimacy in the current world realities.

Addressing the UN General Assembly soon after it adopted the Sustainable Development Goals for 2030, he also underlined the need for ensuring "climate justice" while pursuing these targets so as to ensure protection to the poor.

"70 years back, when the horrific second World War came to an end, this organisation came into being, raising hopes of people around the world. We have gathered here to decide a new direction," he told the gathering of world leaders.

"We must reform the UN and the Security Council. This is essential so that the institutions have greater credibility and legitimacy. With a broad-based representation, we will be more effective in achieving our goals," Modi said.

His pitch for making the UNSC broad-based comes amidst India's strong bid for a permanent seat in the expanded five-member world body.