Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, developed countries should understand the challenges of poverty in developing countries and their governments' responsibilities in addressing them, during discussions in international forums.

In his meeting with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker in New Delhi today, Mr. Modi outlined his vision for India and the partnership between the two countries in addressing global challenges, promoting peace and stability in the world and supporting India's own economic transformation.

Prime Minister highlighted the opportunities for partnership in trade, investment, clean energy, innovation, education, skill development, agro-processing, youth empowerment, among others.

In an hour-long meeting, Mr. Modi also discussed the regional situation, including India's engagement in Asia Pacific region, commitment to bring South Asia together in a united effort to promote regional economic development and New Delhi's commitment to continue its support to Afghanistan besides the need to confront terrorism on the principles of zero tolerance for terrorism.

Modi said India and United Sates should prepare for concrete outcomes during the Summit in September in Washington to take the relationship to an entirely new level, on the basis of vision, strategy and action plan.