Beyond these diplomatic engagements, Modi also interacted with top U.S. tech leaders and CEOs in a roundtable conference, aimed at enhancing technological collaboration between India and the United States
During his visit to New York for the 79th UN General Assembly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in key discussions with global leaders, including Nepalese Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, and Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al Sabah, www.newindianexpress.com reported.
On the sidelines of the UNGA, Modi reaffirmed the strength of the India-Nepal relationship, highlighting cooperation in energy, technology, and trade. “Our talks focused on areas like energy, technology, and trade, with an emphasis on enhancing our robust friendship,” Modi said in a post on X (formerly Twitter). This meeting marked Oli’s first foreign visit as Prime Minister to the US, breaking with the tradition of visiting neighboring countries first.
Prior to his New York visit, Modi participated in the Quad Leaders’ Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, where he held bilateral talks with U.S. President Joe Biden, Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
In his discussion with Palestinian President Abbas, Modi emphasized India’s longstanding support for the Palestinian cause, voicing concerns over the humanitarian situation in Gaza. “PM expressed deep concern at the humanitarian situation in Gaza and reaffirmed India’s continued support to the people of Palestine,” said a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Modi also met with Kuwait’s Crown Prince to further strengthen historical ties and people-to-people connections between India and Kuwait. Both leaders discussed ways to bolster their longstanding partnership, focusing on cultural and economic cooperation.
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