PM Modi at UNGA makes veiled attack on Pakistan for 'using terrorism as political tool'

PM Modi at 76th UNGA spoke on issues of COVID-19 pandemic, terrorism, Afghanistan and climate change. Thank you for staying with Zee News

Washington DC: Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his address at the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. He spoke on issues of COVID-19 pandemic, terrorism, Afghanistan and climate change. 

Taking to Twitter, PM Modi wrote: "Landed in New York City. Will be addressing the UNGA at 6:30 PM (IST) on the 25th."

The theme for this year's General Debate is 'Building Resilience through hope to recover from COVID-19, rebuild sustainably, respond to the needs of the planet, respect the rights of people, and revitalise the United Nations.'

Meanwhile, on September 24, US President Joe Biden hosted PM Modi at the White House and said that today they are starting a new chapter in the US-India relationship. "Our two nations are the largest democracies in the world, and we’re committed to taking on the toughest challenges we face — together," Biden said.

The two leaders held their maiden bilateral meeting before attending the QUAD leaders Summit. PM Modi described the meeting as 'outstanding' and said that the Indo-US relationship is destined to be 'stronger, closer and tighter'. 

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Over the last few days, have had productive bilateral and multilateral engagements, interaction with CEOs and the UN address. I am confident the India-USA relationship will grow even stronger in the years to come. Our rich people-to-people linkages are among our strongest assets: PM Modi on Twitter

Over the last few days, have had productive bilateral and multilateral engagements, interaction with CEOs and the UN address. I am confident the India-USA relationship will grow even stronger in the years to come. Our rich people-to-people linkages are among our strongest assets.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 25, 2021