Grateful to US for support in NSG bid, MTCR: Narendra Modi

Washington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US President Barack Obama at the White House on Tuesday as they discussed a range of issues — nuclear cooperation, security issues, among others. President Obama also recalled fond memories of being a part of the Republic Day celebrations on 26 January, 2015.

Here are highlights from Narendra Modi's speech:

• Want to thank my close friend President Obama, we discussed a range of issues. Also thank US Congress for inviting me.
• We are working shoulder to shoulder, we are proud. Will continue working together.
• India is a young country with over 800 million of Indians below age of 35. Our youth power in partnership with US will serve mankind.
• Will meet again in G20 ,will fulfill dream of climate justice. Our friend Obama extended support to MTCR and NSG ,will always be grateful.

Here are highlights from Obama's speech:

• We discussed progress made on nuclear civil cooperation.
• We discussed regional security issues; we wish to work together on cyber security.
• I have fond memories of India when I took part in Republic Day.

This was the seventh Modi-Obama meeting since Modi took charge in May, 2014.

Earlier, according to a White House statement, a senior US official said, "This is a pretty significant amount of time for the President and Prime Minister. They would be able to cover every single issue in the time allotted."

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"The President looks forward to discussing progress made on our climate change and clean energy partnership, security and defence cooperation, and economic growth priorities," the White House said, adding that Biden will also attend.

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After an hour-long meeting, the two leaders will head for a working lunch in the Cabinet Room of the White House.

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