Modi to visit Ireland, US from September 23-29

New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Ireland and the US from September 2329 In posts on Facebook Modi said he will be going to Ireland on September 23 in the first visit by an Indian prime minister in almost 60 years and hold talks with Taoiseach prime minister Enda KennyWe hope to further develop strong peopletopeople and economic ties with Ireland in the years to come In Ireland I will also interact with the Indian community he wrote On September 24 Modi will travel to the US This visit seeks to build on the substantial ground covered during my last visit to USA and President Barack Obamas visit to India early this yearNoting he was going to the US at a historic moment when the United Nations is celebrating its 70th anniversary he said that in July he had written to 193 heads of governments outlining Indias vision for UN agenda and reforms I am glad that leaders of several nations wrote back appreciating our visionNarendra Modi File picIn New York City Modi will address the UN Sustainable Development Summit for formal adoption of post2015 new sustainable development agenda Coming from a culture that regards harmony as central to its ethos I am glad to have an opportunity to address this forum The new goals are closely aligned with Indias vision for sustainable development and our flagship programmes for the sameRevealing he will also participate in a summit hosted by President Obama on peacekeeping he noted that India has been one of the largest contributors to UN peacekeeping forces with over 180000 troops more than from any other countryWe are proud of our peacekeeping forces spread across the world ensuring peace in difficult circumstances I will pay homage to all those brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for peace And I look forward to sharing my thoughts on how to make peacekeeping more effective he wroteModi also said that India will host a summit of G4 leaders in New York where the main agenda would be the UNSC reforms and the UNs 70th anniversary is an appropriate moment for reform discussions to be accelerated as the General Assembly has finally adopted a document that would form the basis of formal discussions on this matterHe said he will be meeting several world leaders and also hold interactions with leading investors and financial sector firms including a working dinner where major Fortune500 companies will be present to deliberate on investment opportunities in India We have been interacting with several American business leaders over the last year and the outcomes have been encouraging he saidHe also said that he will be visiting the West Coast on September 2627 and participate in several programmes It would be after a gap of almost 33 years that an Indian PM would be visiting the west coast the home of startups innovation and technology Modi said he will also be part of a Townhall QampA at the Facebook HQ along with Mark Zuckerberg and this was an event you shouldnt missI have already invited you all to share your questions through Facebook or the Narendra Modi Mobile App I will also see some recent technological innovations at the Google Alphabet campus and Tesla Motors I will address a Renewable Energy Roundtable with USDOC and Stanford UniversityHe said he is also enthusiastic about the IndiaUS Startup Konnect India is emerging as a hub of startups in a wide range of areas and we aspire to take this further We want the world to see our innovation capabilities in the startup sector At this event a group of Indian startups will showcase their innovations and forge partnerships with the vibrant American startup industry In San Jose he will interact with the Indian community on September 27 The Indian diaspora has left no stone unturned in strengthening IndiaUSA ties We are very proud of the accomplishments of our diaspora that has made immense contributions to both our societies he said adding hope his US visit will be fruitful and further deepen bilateral bonds