The Prime Minister has arrived in Frankfurt en route to New Delhi following his successful whirlwind five-day trip to the United States. Mr Naredra Modi will reach New Delhi later this evening. Before leaving USA, the Prime Minister said, Thank You America for what he described as a highly successful and satisfactory visit.

In a meeting between Prime Minister Naredra Modi and US President Barack Obama at the White House yesterday, India and the United States vowed to push their strategic bilateral relationship to new levels.

The two countries also agreed to resolve issues related to civil nuclear deal, cooperate in counter terrorism and work together in third countries like Afghanistan. Prime Minister Mr Modi and the United States President also agreed to extend their defence cooperation for ten more years.

The two leaders issued a joint statement which stated that India and US have agreed to a new enhanced strategic partnership on energy, security, clean energy and climate change.

United States will help in making three cities in India as smart cities. Joint Secretary in the External Affairs Ministry Vikram Kumar Doraiswami said, India and the United States have agreed on a new platform called Global Initiative for Academic Network,GIAN.