PM Modi in New York: As it happened Monday

New York: Prime Minister Modi arrived in New York early on Monday morning after his two day visit to the Silicon Valley where he visited the campuses of Tesla, Facebook and Google, and held a series of meetings with top Silicon Valley CEOs including Apple CEO Tim Cook. PM Modi also addressed the a strong crowd of 18,500 Indian-Americans at the SAP Centre in San Jose.

In New York, PM Modi and President Barack Obama decided to "further refine" the Indo-US strategic partnership while pushing ahead with cooperation in the areas of security, counter-terrorism, defence, economy and climate change.

During the talks, PM Modi underlined the need for concrete outcomes at the upcoming global conference on climate change in Paris even as Obama said India's leadership at the meet will set the tone for decades to come.

Here are updates:

29 September 2015

05:41 IST

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

05:38 IST

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 

04:27 IST

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

03:49 IST

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

02:04 IST

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

02:03 IST

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

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 28, 2015

02:03 IST

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

02:02 IST

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

23:17 IST

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

23:08 IST

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.

23:08 IST

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

23:06 IST

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.

23:05 IST

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. 

23:04 IST

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

23:04 IST

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.

22:33 IST

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

22:33 IST

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

22:32 IST

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

22:32 IST

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

22:28 IST

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

22:27 IST

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

22:26 IST

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

22:25 IST

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

22:25 IST

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

22:24 IST

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

22:22 IST

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

22:22 IST

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.

22:21 IST

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

21:06 IST

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

21:05 IST

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

20:48 IST

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

20:45 IST

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

20:45 IST

PM Modi to meet President Obama shortly in New York.

19:55 IST

Some more pics -

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

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 28, 2015

19:40 IST

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

18:28 IST

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

18:28 IST

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

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 28, 2015

18:27 IST

UK PM David Cameron meets PM Modi in New York.

17:57 IST

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

17:01 IST

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

16:58 IST

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

16:57 IST

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

16:56 IST

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.