Modi, Obama Renew Resolve to Meet Terrorism, Climate Change Challenges

NEW YORK: Meeting for their third summit in a year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Barack Obama renewed their resolve to together meet the twin challenges of terrorism and climate change.

"As terrorism threats grow, we have resolved to deepen our cooperation," Modi said at a joint briefing with Obama after an over-hour-long bilateral meeting that began with the two leaders sharing a hug.

"President and I share an uncompromising commitment on climate change without affecting our ability to meet the developmental aspirations of humanity," he said.

"This meeting and my visit demonstrates the extraordinary diversity of our relationship," Modi said telling Obama "we value your friendship and the vision and commitment between our countries".

"Our partnership is of great significance to the world," Modi said thanking Obama "for answering my call on the global partnership for sustainable development".

 He also thanked Obama for supporting India's permanent seat in the UN Security Council.

Modi said he had seen "the driving force of our relationship", in Silicon Valley.

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