PM Modi meets Pope Francis for the first time, discusses climate change, poverty
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PM Modi met Pope Francis in Vatican City for the first time ahead of the G-20 Summit in Rome on Saturday. They both discussed a wide range of issues, which included fighting climate change and removing poverty.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Pope Francis on Saturday as part of his Rome visit for the G-20 Summit. This was PM Modi's first ever one-on-one meeting with Pope Francis. Had a very warm meeting with Pope Francis. I had the opportunity to discuss a wide range of issues with him and also invited him to visit India. @Pontifex pic.twitter.com/QP0If1uJAC #WATCH Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Vatican City to meet Pope FrancisHe is accompanied by NSA Ajit Doval and EAM Dr S Jaishankar pic.twitter.com/JZiMbXUtLN In Rome last evening, I had a great interaction with members of the Indian diaspora in Italy, those who are studying about India and those who have developed a close bond with our nation over the years. It was wonderful to hear their views on diverse topics. pic.twitter.com/D2jq845R7D
PM Modi and the Pope discussed a wide range of issues which aimed at making the planet better, including fighting climate change and removing poverty. The prime minister has invited Pope Francis to visit India.
