PM Modi says international partnerships need to be centered on progress of humanity

Here are the highlights from his speech:

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11. 03 pm:

PM @narendramodi: We must reform the United Nations including its Security Council so that it carries greater credibility & legitimacy

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 25, 2015

10. 58 pm:

#Modi at #UNGA: At the age of 70, the UN is being called upon to rise to the occasion. I’m confident we can. @IndianExpress

— Kavitha Iyer (@iyerkavi) September 25, 2015

10. 57 pm:

The world is connected and dependant on each other. Our international partnerships need to be centred on progress of humanity: PM at #UNGA

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 25, 2015

10.54 pm:

PM @narendramodi: The principle of common but differentiated responsibilities is the bedrock of our enterprise for a sustainable world

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 25, 2015

10. 53 pm:

On India emerging as a donor in its own right, #NarendraModi says the country is fulfilling its commitments, says intel partnerships are key

— Kavitha Iyer (@iyerkavi) September 25, 2015

10. 52 pm:

#NarendraModi talks of Vasudaiva Kutumbakam at #UNGA: The wise regard the entire world as one family. @IndianExpress

— Kavitha Iyer (@iyerkavi) September 25, 2015

10. 50 pm:

#NarendraModi says at #UNGA that he represents culture that regards the Earth as their mother. @IndianExpress

— Kavitha Iyer (@iyerkavi) September 25, 2015

10. 49 pm:

#NarendraModi at #UNGA: Agriculture, manufacturing, smart cities are other priorities. We are committed to a sustainable path to prosperity

— Kavitha Iyer (@iyerkavi) September 25, 2015

#NarendraModi talks of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao at #UNGA: Women’s development is integral part of all our development plans.

— Kavitha Iyer (@iyerkavi) September 25, 2015

10. 48 pm: 

#NarendraModi pitches ‘personal sector’ of pvt enterprise at #UNGA: This includes microfinance, innovation, startups @IndianExpress

— Kavitha Iyer (@iyerkavi) September 25, 2015

10. 46 pm: 

#NarendraModi at #UNGA: Working on insurance benefits to the poor. Very few in India have benefit of a pension. We are working on it

— Kavitha Iyer (@iyerkavi) September 25, 2015

#NarendraModi at #UNGA: Education and skill development are priorities in India, we are working in mission mode on financial inclusion too

— Kavitha Iyer (@iyerkavi) September 25, 2015

#NarendraModi at #UNGA: Education and skill development are priorities in India, we are working in mission mode on financial inclusion too

— Kavitha Iyer (@iyerkavi) September 25, 2015

10. 45 pm: 

#NarendraModi at #UNGA: Much of India’s development agenda is mirrored in the SDG of the #UnitedNations. @IndianExpress

— Kavitha Iyer (@iyerkavi) September 25, 2015

10. 44 pm: 

#NarendraModi at #UNGA: We welcome the distinct goal on ocean ecosystems. I have been a proponent of the #BlueRevolution @IndianExpress

— Kavitha Iyer (@iyerkavi) September 25, 2015

10.44 pm: Watch PM Modi’s LIVE address here:

We see the entire world as one family: PM @narendramodi at #UNGA https://t.co/LKPwzK7wJj

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 25, 2015

10.43 pm:

#NarendraModi at #UNGA: If our shared vision is that of a just world, then this will never be possible as long as there is poverty.

— Kavitha Iyer (@iyerkavi) September 25, 2015

#NarendraModi at #UNGA: If our shared vision is that of a just world, then this will never be possible as long as there is poverty.

— Kavitha Iyer (@iyerkavi) September 25, 2015

#NarendraModi at #UNGA: Important that we share a vision of a world free of poverty. There are 1.3 billion people forced to live in poverty

— Kavitha Iyer (@iyerkavi) September 25, 2015

10.42 pm: 

#NarendraModi at #UNGA: The vision behind Agenda 2030 is lofty, its goals equally comprehensive. It gives priority to persistent problems

— Kavitha Iyer (@iyerkavi) September 25, 2015

PM @narendramodi begins speech at SD Summit by quoting Gandhi: “One must care about the world one will not see”. pic.twitter.com/8AYZlR1JYk

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 25, 2015

10.40 pm:

PM Modi is speaking in Hindi at the #UnitedNations. Starts with a quote from Mahatma Gandhi.

— Kavitha Iyer (@iyerkavi) September 25, 2015

10. 21 pm:

Modi walks in to UNGA hall all set for his address to the sustainable dev summit.

— Nirupama Subramanian (@tallstories) September 25, 2015

10.06 pm:

Recording the nation’s bond to @UN. PM @narendramodi presents a book on India & the UN to @secgen Ban Ki-Moon pic.twitter.com/276N1tnji5

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 25, 2015

9.45 pm:

Discussing development @UN. @secgen Ban Ki Moon calls on PM @narendramodi before he speaks at UN SDG Summit. pic.twitter.com/md97QZF038

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) September 25, 2015