United Nations: When Prime Minister Narendra Modi joins a summit next week of presidents, prime ministers, kings and princes celebrating the 70th year of the world body that rose from the ashes of the World War II, the focus will be on global development, a push to end poverty by 2030 and face the dangers of climate change.

Modi is scheduled to address the summit at its opening session next Friday when the world leaders will pledge their commitment to Agenda 2030 as the set of 17 sustainable developmental goals for the next 15 years are called. These pick up from the Millennium Development Goals that wrap up this year.