New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday departed for a week-long visit to the United States with an aim to boost bilateral ties and present India as "a vibrant land of opportunities". The Prime Minister will have a stopover at Germany for a short time span before flying to New York where he will be following a packed schedule of events. Pakistan had rejected India's request to allow the use of its air space for Modi's flight. Modi is set to visit the US from September 21 to 27.

#WATCH Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a week long tour to the USA. He will address the 'Howdy Modi' event in Houston, on September 22 and will later speak at the UNGA on September 27 in New York. pic.twitter.com/yfjlH3nnCo

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In his departure statement, the Prime Minister provided with the detailed the itinerary of his visit to the US where he will interact with CEOs of leading energy companies, besides attending a community event in Houston and addressing the 74th session of the UN General Assembly in New York. The Prime Minister will hold talks with US President Donald Trump and will review the bilateral relations in order to bring even more benefits to both countries and its people. Modi will also be honoured with the Global Goalkeepers Goals Award 2019 from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.