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EAM S Jaishankar had 11 bilateral meetings with foreign counterparts in NY: Spokesperson MEA

New York (US), Sep 24 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs, spokesperson Raveesh Kumar informed that EAM S Jaishankar had 11 bilateral meetings with foreign counterparts in New York. He also had a meeting with US Special Envoy on Afghanistan. While speaking to ANI, Raveesh Kumar said, "External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had 11 bilateral meetings with Iran, Bulgaria, Turkey, Netherlands, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, UAE and others. He also had a meeting with US Special Envoy on Afghanistan."

PM Modi pitches for avoiding politicisation in UN listings, FATF to combat terror: MEA

New York (US), Sep 24 (ANI): Gitesh Sarma, MEA Secretary (West) informed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that terrorists should not be allowed to get funds and arms, while adding that politicisation of mechanisms like UN listings and FATF should be avoided for the objective to be realised. While speaking at the press conference, MEA Secretary said, "PM called for global solidarity and readiness against terrorism in the same way the world has shown solidarity against challenges like climate change. He said a terrorist attack, anywhere in the world should be considered as terrorism, not good or bad terrorism." "He also called for qualitative upgradation in the ongoing cooperation and intelligence sharing through bilateral and regional frameworks," he added.

Houston event has taken India-US relations to new height: India's Consul General

New York (US), Sep 24 (ANI): Consul General of India in New York Sandeep Chakravorty said Houston event has taken India-US relations to a new height. While speaking to ANI, Sandeep Chakravorty said, "The Houston event has taken the India-US relations to new height. In every dimension, whether it is people to people contact, trade, science and tech, space-everywhere the relationship is growing." "Trade issue is one of the focal points of the current US administration; they're looking at it with renewed vision. I don't see why US administration won't look closely at trade with India. India-US trade relationship is also growing," he added.

PM Modi meets President of Niger, Mahamadou Issoufou, in New York

New York (USA), Sep 24 (AN): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with President of Niger Mahamadou Issoufou on Sep 24. The meeting was on the margins of intensifying bilateral cooperation in the areas of solar energy, agriculture and counter terrorism.

PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Emir of Qatar

New York (US), Sep 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral meeting with Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in New York. Earlier, he addressed UNGA's Summit on climate change. PM Modi is on the second leg of his ongoing US visit.

Willing to mediate on Kashmir issue if India, Pak agree, says Trump in fresh statement

New York (USA), Sep 24 (ANI): During bilateral meeting with Pakistan Prime Minister in New York, US President Donald Trump said, "I am ready, willing and able. It's a complex issue. It's being going on for a long time. But if both want it, I will be ready to do it."

PM Modi meets PM of Italy, Giuseppe Conte, in New York

New York (USA), Sep 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Prime Minister of Italy, Giuseppe Conte, in New York on Sep 23. Both the leaders discussed strengthening bilateral ties, especially in trade and investment sector. PM Modi invited Italian SMEs to India to take advantage of low cost production, and cooperation in defence sector.

Imran Khan 'lives in very friendly neighbourhood', quips Trump during discussion on Pakistan

New York (USA), Sep 24 (ANI): As Pakistan Prime Minister Imran was talking about his country's neighbours including Afghanistan and India, US President Donald Trump, in sarcastic intervention, said the former "lives in very friendly neighbourhood", after which a laugh broke out at the meeting.

Pakistani PM Imran Khan meets US President Donald Trump in New York

New York (USA), Sep 24 (ANI): The United States President Donald Trump met Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan in New York on Sep 23. Khan is on a visit to the US to attend the United Nation General Assembly session on Sep 27.

PM Modi meets UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore in New York

New York (USA), Sep 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) Executive Director, Henrietta Fore in New York Sep 24. PM underlined the efforts made by the Government towards health and nutrition of children in India through several focused initiatives.

Pak's Ahmadiyya Muslims allege persecution, demand justice at UN event in Geneva

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 24 (ANI): The members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community from Pakistan have alleged persecution and demanded justice during a side event organised on the margins of the 42nd session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. In 1974, Pakistan's Constitution was amended and the Ahmadis, a minority community, were declared non-Muslims according to the new law. Fareed Ahmad, the national secretary for the external affairs of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in UK said, "The Ahmadiyya Muslim community is being targeted. The legislation calls for Ahmadiyyas to be targeted so why should we not call out against them?" He added, "Hundreds of Ahmadis have been killed in Pakistan. Thousands of our community members have been harassed. Tens of thousands are being charged under the laws. We do not have access to a proper education system. We have also been denied the fundamental right to vote in Pakistan." Meanwhile, Sir Iftikhar Ahmad Ayaz, a member of the Ahmadiyya Muslim C

PM Modi meets President of Maldives, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, in New York

New York (USA), Sep 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets President of Maldives, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, in New York on Sep 23. Both the leaders emphasises on strengthening ties between India and Maldives. Leaders met on the sidelines of United Nations General Assembly.

Pakistan has made our gardens into graveyards: BJP spokesperson at UNHRC

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 23 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Khalid Jehangir countered Pakistani narrative at United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) over abrogation of Article 370. He spoke about its benefits for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He said, "The narratives of Pakistan in UN Commissions have always been that India is a Hindu majority country and Kashmir is a Muslim majority country. They use religion as their main agenda." He further added, "Pakistan has used Kashmiris for their political milages and made our gardens into grave yards. People of PoK and Gilgit Baltistan also want to join this momentum."

Diversity is foundation of our vibrant democracy: PM Modi hails Indian languages at 'Howdy Modi' event

Texas (USA), Sep 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sep 22 said the various Indian languages are an important identity of its liberal and democratically society, and that diversity is the foundation of India's vibrant democracy. "Our various languages are an important identity of our liberal and democratic society. For centuries our nation has been moving forward with dozens of languages and hundreds of dialects. Diversity is the foundation of our vibrant democracy," PM Modi said at the 'Howdy Modi' event in Houston where US President Donald Trump also joined him at the NRG stadium.

PM Modi emplanes to attend UN summit on climate change in New York

Texas (USA), Sep 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi emplaned for New York after the Howdy Modi event in Houstan, Texas. PM Modi will attend the United Nations Secretary-General's summit on climate change. PM Modi will address at the UN Climate Summit.

Howdy Modi: India has never invested in US like it is doing today, says Trump in Houston

Texas (USA), Sep 23 (ANI): President Donald Trump attended the 'Howdy Modi' event where more than 50,000 people gathered at NRG stadium to witness the two great leaders of India and USA. While addressing the gathering President Trump said that India invests more in United States as it use to do before. "Nations around the world are investing in the United States because they know we have the best economy and the best workers in the world. India has never invested in Unites States like it is doing today, and I want to say it is reciprocal because we are doing the same thing in India."

Energy sector CEOs excited over India's decision to slash corporate tax: PM Modi

Texas (USA), Sep 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sep 22, during 'Howdy Modi' event, said that CEOs of energy sector looked excited by India's decision to slash corporate tax. "I met CEOs of energy sector yesterday. They looked excited by India's decision to slash corporate tax. They gave feedback that this decision has sent a positive message in not only India but among global business leaders. This will make India more competitive globally."

This is extraordinary, unprecedented: PM Modi at 'Howdy Modi' event with Trump in Houston

Texas (USA), Sep 23 (ANI): Addressing a gathering of over 50,000 people at the NRG Stadium for 'Howdy Modi' event in Houstan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the event as "extraordinary" and also introduced US President Donald Trump by saying that the latter's name was familiar to every person on the planet. PM Modi also admired Trump for his sense of leadership, and said the US President had always been warm, energetic and accessible whenever he met him.

'Abki baar, Trump sarkaar': PM Modi at 'Howdy Modi' event in presence of US President

Texas (US A), Sep 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sep 22 replaced his name with US President Donald Trump's in his 2014 election campaign slogan, and said "abki baar Trump sarkar" in presence of the leader at 'Howdy Modi' event in Houstan, Texas. PM Modi also commended Trump for making America's economy "strong again", adding that the US President has achieved "much" for his country and for the world.

Howdy Modi: We are committed to protect innocents from radical Islamic terrorism, says Trump

Texas (USA), Sep 23 (ANI): President Donald Trump attended the 'Howdy Modi' event where more than 50,000 people gathered at NRG stadium to witness the two leaders of India and USA. While addressing the gathering President Trump said, "Today, we honour all of the brave American and Indian military service members who work together to safeguard our freedom. We are committed to protecting innocent civilians from the threat of radical Islamic terrorism."