 The Prime Minister Narendra Modi's September 2019 visit to the US gave a new impetus to the India-US bilateral cooperation, focused on security, energy and technology. The visit cemented the bond between the two countries. The Petronet-LNG and Tallurian partnership is an indication of the deepening of energy trade and investment relationship between the two countries and will provide green gas and ensure energy self-sufficiency. This synergy was visible at the round table with US Deputy Secretary of State for Energy, Mr. Dan Brulate and CEOs of top energy companies. Prime Minister Modi has accorded top priority to engaging with the Indian-American community, committed towards connecting with his own people. PM Modi met with members of Kashmiri, Bora and Sikh community, among others. Mr. Modi has received much love and respect from the Tiaspora across the world. This was evident in the Howdy Modi event at Houston on September 22nd, where 50,000 Indian-Americans gathered to listen to the Prime Minister of India. The House Majority Leader, Steny Hoyer. Senators and congressmen from both Republican and Democrat parties came to Houston to welcome PM Modi and to be part of this landmark event dedicated to the 4.4 million strong Indian Tiaspora, which is the living bridge between US and India. History was made at Houston. This was the biggest gathering to ever welcome a visiting head of government in the United States. And Prime Minister Modi is doing a truly exceptional job for India and for all of the Indian people. It is my immense privilege to be here with him today at this profoundly historic event. We're especially grateful to be joined by over 50,000 incredible members of our nation's thriving, prospering, flourishing and hard-working Indian-American community. The relationship between the United States and India is stronger than ever before. The ties between our two nations are grounded in our common values and our shared commitment to democracy. Thank you. With President Donald Trump in the audience, Prime Minister Modi's visit to the US got off to a dream start. He highlighted the steps which have set India on the path of progress. In the second leg of his visit to the US, Prime Minister Modi met with President Trump to discuss a range of bilateral, regional and global issues including potential defense, energy and trade deals. My personal chemistry is as good as it can get. I have great respect, I have great admiration and I really like him. That's another thing and he's a great gentleman and a great leader. PM Modi met with 42 top business leaders and CEOs in New York. He urged them to leverage the startup India Innovation Platform and help realize the vision of a $5 trillion economy. The Bloomberg Global Business Forum was an opportunity for Prime Minister to showcase India as an ideal destination for investors. At the United Nations General Assembly, PM Modi urged the international community to give a new direction to multi-lateralism and climate change. The PM appealed to all nations to be a part of this platform. He also highlighted India's contribution to global peace and prioritized the need to fight terrorism. At the UN Climate Action Summit 2019, Prime Minister Modi shared a comprehensive plan to address the issue of climate change. PM Modi emphasized that India's foreign policy has emerged from the inclusive philosophy of the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi, who is hailed as a global citizen. On the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birthday, Mr. Narendra Modi inaugurated the Gandhi Solar Park and the Gandhi Peace Garden at the United Nations. He reiterated the Mahatma's teachings of tolerance and non-violence. In a befitting tribute to the father of the nation, PM Modi received the Global Goalkeeper Award from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. This was in recognition of the nationwide cleanliness campaign called Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, launched on Gandhi's birth anniversary in 2015. With the purpose of strengthening the South-South cooperation, PM Modi hosted the first-ever summit of India-Karikom countries. He also met with the leaders of the Pacific Island nations. Prime Minister Modi announced both crontinate and concessional lines of credit for Karikom and PSIDS countries. The success of PM Modi's visit is a reflection that India is no longer content to be a passive spectator but asserts its rightful role as a leading player in world affairs. With over 40 meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of UNGA, PM Modi made it clear that a new India is taking shape.