Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet for the second time in three days on September 24, for bilateral talks, in New York. The two leaders are expected to talk on a range of issues, between India and US. Amid worldwide trade tensions, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on Monday night (as per New York time), in a press briefing said that the two leaders are expected to discuss trade. While answering a question about trade, Kumar said: "Look, I will take you back to the meeting between the Prime Minister and President Trump. They had a talk that differences in trade has to be addressed quickly. Discussions are taking place. A this stage it would be premature to say anything. But let us wait."

The MEA spokesperson also responded on US president Donald Trump's yet another offer to mediate between India and Pakistan for Kashmir issue. He stated that India's position on the above issue remains same, i.e. that there can be no third party intervention in Kashmir issue. The MEA also urged the media to wait till Tuesday when PM Modi meets Trump for bilateral talks in New York. Kumar said: "You are aware of our position. We have mentioned this in the past. But my request is, just hold on. Hold on for the meeting tomorrow. It's not very far." Calling himself "an extremely good arbitrator", Trump on Monday in presence of Pakistan PM Imran Khan, brought back the 'mediation' card by saying that he can only intervene on the Kashmir issue if India and Pakistan agree on that.

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Prime Minister's programme in the US on September 24, 2019

Apart from meeting the United States president Donald Trump, the Prime Minister on Tuesday is also scheduled to attend the state luncheon for the Head of States hosted by United States Security Council (UNSG). The PM will then meet the India Pacific Island leaders. Another important event of the day is a special program celebrating the 150 birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The PM will then attend the Goalkeepers Global Goals Award hosted by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

• 1215 hrs (9.45 PM IST): Meeting with President Donald Trump of USA                
• 1315 hrs (10.45 PM IST): State Luncheon for Head of States to the 74th UNGA hosted by UNSG        
• 1530 hrs (1 AM IST): India-Pacific Islands' Leaders' Meeting
• 1830 hrs (4 AM IST):  GANDHI AT 150 Event 
• 2010 hrs (5.40 AM IST): Goalkeepers Global Goals Award 2019, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

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PM Modi at United Nation's Climate Action Summit

Meanwhile, at the United Nation's Climate Action Summit, PM Modi on Monday set a 450 GW target for India's renewable energy generating capacity. Stating that the protection of nature is a part of Indian tradition he said that it is also a part of India's future. Putting principles into action, he said that India plans to increase its capacity to 175 GW by 2022. He also highlighted India's motto 'Need not greed'. "This is my first speech on Climate. Behavioural change is needed with regards to climate change as an international effort. Protection of natural resources has been our (India) tradition and our future plan. Need not greed has been our motto.  An ounce of practice is worth a ton of preaching. Hence, India is not only talking but has come up with a road map. By 2022, we plan to take renewable energy capacity till 175 GW and aim to increase it till 450 GW," he said.

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