The Secretary-General met today with H.E. Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the Republic of India.

They focused their discussion on the importance of implementing the Sustainable Development Goals, in particular with reference to climate change.   The Secretary-General emphasised the need for climate change finance as a key to building trust between developed and developing countries.  He underlined the tremendous importance of India's role in renewable energy, and encouraged the Prime Minister to continue to show strong global leadership on this issue. 

The Secretary-General commended India for its indispensable contribution to UN peacekeeping.  He also underlined India's influential role in supporting the democratic transitions in both Nepal and Sri Lanka.