In New York, the Prime Minister held a series of bilateral meetings with several world leaders on the sidelines of the UNGA, where he discussed ways to deepen India’s ties with other nations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Prime Minister Charles Michel of Belgium. Both leaders discussed ways to boost strategic ties and deepen cooperation in various areas including improving trade and connectivity.

PM Narendra Modi held a productive meeting with PM Nikol Pashinyan of Armenia in New York. The leaders discussed furthering bilateral cooperation especially in trade and culture.

During his meeting with PM Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand, PM Narendra Modi discussed key sectors of India-New Zealand cooperation, particularly ways to boost business ties.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Prime Minister of New Zealand H.E. Ms. Jacinda Ardern on the sidelines of UNGA meetings in New York on 25th September 2019.

Both leaders reviewed the state of bilateral relations and discussed steps to intensify political, economic, defence, security and people to people relations. They recalled their earlier meeting in November 2017 in Manila and noted that following the visit of former Prime Minister of New Zealand to India in October 2016, new institutional mechanisms have been instituted, which has substantially enhanced the bilateral relationship. PM Modi thanked PM Ardern for accepting his invitation to participate in the event "Relevance of Gandhi in the contemporary Times” held on the sidelines of UNGA on 24 September 2019.

The New Zealand PM informed PM Modi about their New strategic paper "India 2022- Investing in the relationship”, which is a continuation of the NZ Inc. India Strategy 2011. PM Ardern noted that Indian diaspora and students in New Zealand is important bridge between the two nations and contributing to bonds of friendship between the two countries.

They also discussed the global and regional issues of mutual interest, including the issue of international terrorism and appreciated the convergence of views between the two countries on this issue. Both countries have strongly condemned and extended support to each other following the Pulwama and Christchurch terror attacks. India had also supported the joint New Zealand French initiative on Christchurch Call of Action.

PM Narendra Modi had a fruitful meeting with President Kersti Kaljulaid of Estonia.

Prime Minister met President of the Republic of Estonia, H.E. Ms Kersti Kaljulaid on the sidelines of UNGA 74. Both the leaders had a detailed discussions on a broad spectrum of bilateral relations pursuant to the fruitful visit of Vice President of India to Estonia in August 2019.

Both leaders discussed steps to deepen bilateral cooperation in the domain of e-Governance, Cyber security and Innovation. Prime Minister further thanked Estonia for its support to India’s candidature for UNSC non-permanent seat for 2021-2022. The meeting provided an opportunity to brief Estonia and to seek their views on enhanced opportunities for bilateral cooperation, thus further strengthening our existing friendly ties.

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Prime Minister congratulates space scientists and engineers for successful launch of LVM3-M6 and BlueBird Block-2
December 24, 2025

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated space scientists and engineers for successful launch of LVM3-M6, the heaviest satellite ever launched from Indian soil, and the spacecraft of USA, BlueBird Block-2, into its intended orbit. Shri Modi stated that this marks a proud milestone in India’s space journey and is reflective of efforts towards an Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

"With LVM3 demonstrating reliable heavy-lift performance, we are strengthening the foundations for future missions such as Gaganyaan, expanding commercial launch services and deepening global partnerships" Shri Modi said.

The Prime Minister posted on X:

"A significant stride in India’s space sector…

The successful LVM3-M6 launch, placing the heaviest satellite ever launched from Indian soil, the spacecraft of USA, BlueBird Block-2, into its intended orbit, marks a proud milestone in India’s space journey.

It strengthens India’s heavy-lift launch capability and reinforces our growing role in the global commercial launch market.

This is also reflective of our efforts towards an Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Congratulations to our hardworking space scientists and engineers.

India continues to soar higher in the world of space!"

@isro

"Powered by India’s youth, our space programme is getting more advanced and impactful.

With LVM3 demonstrating reliable heavy-lift performance, we are strengthening the foundations for future missions such as Gaganyaan, expanding commercial launch services and deepening global partnerships.

This increased capability and boost to self-reliance are wonderful for the coming generations."

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