Modi push for UNSC reform |
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up his five-day U.S. visit, ending with a summit meeting with the U.S. President Barack Obama that focused on climate change and gave another push to India`s demand for reform of the U.N. Security Council. Modi said his U.S. visit demonstrates the "extraordinary depth and diversity" of the bilateral relationship and that a lot of ground had been covered in his five days in the U.S. He held bilateral meetings with British Prime Minister David Cameron and later with French President Francois Hollande.The India-U.S. summit meeting saw Modi and Obama exchange warm hugs in greeting, in a reiteration of the personal chemistry between the two leaders.Obama said his talks with Modi focused on climate change and the upcoming climate change talks in Paris. Both sides agreed that it is a crucial issue and all countries have responsibility for fighting climate change.Obama said he was "encouraged by the impressive nature of Modi`s commitment to clean energy. Both sides also discussed trade, investment, defense and education.Modi said the U.S. president and he "share an uncompromising commitment on climate change, without affecting our ability to meet the development aspirations of humanity.
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