Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced his trip to the United States on Wednesday, calling it an "opportunity to boost Indo-US ties."

“At the invitation of Joe Biden, I am visiting the USA to continue our dialogue, and exchange views on areas of mutual interest. Also looking forward to meeting Vice President Kamala Harris to discuss global issues and explore ideas for cooperation between India and US,” Modi wrote on Twitter.&nbsp;

PM Modi's visit to the United States will include bilateral discussions with US officials, participation in the Quad Leaders' Summit, a speech to the United Nations General Assembly, and commercial connections. 
 
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and Foreign Secretary Shringla will all be part of the prime minister's entourage.

September 23 | Arrival in Washington: 6 pm Local Time, 3:30 am IST

07:15 pm IST: On September 23, the prime minister will meet one-on-one with five chief executives of major American corporations, including Apple CEO Tim Cook.

11 pm IST: PM Modi will also meet with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. &nbsp;

September 24 (Friday)

12:45&nbsp; AM IST onwards: PM Modi will meet US Vice-President Kamala Harris in Washington.

3:00 AM IST: PM Modi will hold a bilateral meeting with Japan Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga.

8:30 PM IST: PM Modi will hold a bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden at the White House.

11:30 PM IST: After a lunch break, PM Modi will return to the White House for the Quad Leaders' Summit with the US, Japan, and Australia.&nbsp;

September 25 (Saturday)

7:30 PM IST: The prime minister will speak at the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York during the General Debate of the High-Level Segment.

9:15 PM IST: PM Modi will leave for New Delhi from New York.&nbsp;

September 26 (Sunday)

11:30 AM IST: PM Modi will arrive in New Delhi. 
 
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As part of the preparations for Modi's visit, India and the US had a series of discussions.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced his trip to the United States on Wednesday, calling it an "opportunity to boost Indo-US ties." “At the invitation of Joe Biden, I am visiting the USA to continue our dialogue, and exchange views on areas of mutual interest.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced his trip to the United States on Wednesday, calling it an "opportunity to boost Indo-US ties." “At the invitation of Joe Biden, I am visiting the USA to continue our dialogue, and exchange views on areas of mutual interest. Also looking forward to meeting Vice President Kamala Harris to discuss global issues and explore ideas for cooperation between India and US,” Modi wrote on Twitter. PM Modi's visit to the United States will include bilateral discussions with US officials, participation in the Quad Leaders' Summit, a speech to the United Nations General Assembly, and commercial connections. Also read | Global COVID-19 summit: Indian PM Modi bats for mutual recognition of vaccine certificates amid UK row External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and Foreign Secretary Shringla will all be part of the prime minister's entourage. September 23 | Arrival in Washington: 6 pm Local Time, 3:30 am IST 07:15 pm IST: On September 23, the prime minister will meet one-on-one with five chief executives of major American corporations, including Apple CEO Tim Cook. 11 pm IST: PM Modi will also meet with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. September 24 (Friday) 12:45 AM IST onwards: PM Modi will meet US Vice-President Kamala Harris in Washington. 3:00 AM IST: PM Modi will hold a bilateral meeting with Japan Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. 8:30 PM IST: PM Modi will hold a bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden at the White House. 11:30 PM IST: After a lunch break, PM Modi will return to the White House for the Quad Leaders' Summit with the US, Japan, and Australia. September 25 (Saturday) 7:30 PM IST: The prime minister will speak at the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York during the General Debate of the High-Level Segment. 9:15 PM IST: PM Modi will leave for New Delhi from New York. September 26 (Sunday) 11:30 AM IST: PM Modi will arrive in New Delhi. Also read | Indian PM Narendra Modi's flight to US skips Frankfurt stopover, courtesy advanced aircraft As part of the preparations for Modi's visit, India and the US had a series of discussions. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian PM Narendra Modi’s US visit schedule: Quad summit, UNGA address and more

Prime Minister Narendra Modi advocated on Wednesday for mutual recognition of Covid vaccine certificates by countries to make international travel easier.

The remarks made during the Global COVID-19 Summit at the outset of PM Modi's US tour come as the UK travel regulations continue to mention issues with India's Covid vaccination certifications while approving locally made Covishield.&nbsp;

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"As newer Indian vaccines get developed, we are also ramping up production capacity of existing vaccines. As our production increases, we will be able to resume vaccine supplies to others too. For this, the supply chains of raw materials must be kept open." he said. 
 
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"India is now running the world’s largest vaccination campaign. Recently, we vaccinated about 25 million people in a single day. Our grassroots-level healthcare system has delivered over 800 million vaccine doses so far. Over 200 million Indians are now fully vaccinated, " Narendra Modi said.

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"Earlier this year, we shared our vaccine production with 95 other countries, and with UN peacekeepers. And, like a family, the world also stood with India when we were going through a second wave. For the solidarity and support extended to India, I thank you all, " Indian PM Modi added

"India has always seen humanity as one family. India’s pharmaceutical industry has produced cost-effective diagnostic kits, drugs, medical devices and PPE kits. These provide affordable options to many developing countries, " he said. 
 
Here are the highlights of the speech by Indian PM Narendra Modi:

India shares its vaccine production with 95 other countries, and with UN peacekeepers.

Over 200 million Indians are now fully vaccinated.

As India's vaccine production increases, we will be able to resume vaccine supplies to others too.

To provide vaccines to the world, supply chains of raw materials must be kept open.

International travel should be made easier, through mutual recognition of vaccine certificates.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi advocated on Wednesday for mutual recognition of Covid vaccine certificates by countries to make international travel easier. The remarks made during the Global COVID-19 Summit at the outset of PM Modi's US tour come as the UK travel regulations continue to mention issues with India's Covid vaccination certifications while approving locally made Covishield.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi advocated on Wednesday for mutual recognition of Covid vaccine certificates by countries to make international travel easier. The remarks made during the Global COVID-19 Summit at the outset of PM Modi's US tour come as the UK travel regulations continue to mention issues with India's Covid vaccination certifications while approving locally made Covishield. Also Read: Indian PM Narendra Modi’s US visit schedule: Quad summit, UNGA address and more "As newer Indian vaccines get developed, we are also ramping up production capacity of existing vaccines. As our production increases, we will be able to resume vaccine supplies to others too. For this, the supply chains of raw materials must be kept open." he said. Also read | Indian PM Narendra Modi's flight to US skips Frankfurt stopover, courtesy advanced aircraft "India is now running the world’s largest vaccination campaign. Recently, we vaccinated about 25 million people in a single day. Our grassroots-level healthcare system has delivered over 800 million vaccine doses so far. Over 200 million Indians are now fully vaccinated, " Narendra Modi said. International travel should be made easier, through mutual recognition of vaccine certificates. × Watch | Indian EAM S Jaishankar holds bilateral meetings on the sidelines of UNGA | WION USA Direct "Earlier this year, we shared our vaccine production with 95 other countries, and with UN peacekeepers. And, like a family, the world also stood with India when we were going through a second wave. For the solidarity and support extended to India, I thank you all, " Indian PM Modi added "India has always seen humanity as one family. India’s pharmaceutical industry has produced cost-effective diagnostic kits, drugs, medical devices and PPE kits. These provide affordable options to many developing countries, " he said. Here are the highlights of the speech by Indian PM Narendra Modi: India shares its vaccine production with 95 other countries, and with UN peacekeepers. Over 200 million Indians are now fully vaccinated. As India's vaccine production increases, we will be able to resume vaccine supplies to others too. To provide vaccines to the world, supply chains of raw materials must be kept open. International travel should be made easier, through mutual recognition of vaccine certificates.

Global COVID-19 summit: Indian PM Modi bats for mutual recognition of vaccine certificates amid UK row

The UK's vaccine advisory council does not suggest coronavirus immunisations for healthy children aged 12 to 15, but the country's four chief medical officers will investigate the topic further before making a final decision.

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has concluded that the COVID vaccine should not be prescribed for those in this age bracket only for health reasons, but has asked the government to consider "broader problems" such as the virus's impact on education.&nbsp;

Following the JCVI's evaluation on Friday, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) announced that the UK's four chief medical officers will provide additional advice on the vaccination of young people in this age group.

The chief medical officers will convene a meeting of experts and senior leaders in clinical and public health to discuss the issue, after which they will advise ministers on whether or not a universal vaccination programme for healthy 12 to 15-year-olds should be implemented, according to the department.&nbsp;

The Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), an independent medicine regulator, has authorised the Pfizer and Moderna vaccinations for anyone aged 12 and up after they passed stringent safety and effectiveness tests.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The UK's vaccine advisory council does not suggest coronavirus immunisations for healthy children aged 12 to 15, but the country's four chief medical officers will investigate the topic further before making a final decision.

The UK's vaccine advisory council does not suggest coronavirus immunisations for healthy children aged 12 to 15, but the country's four chief medical officers will investigate the topic further before making a final decision. The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has concluded that the COVID vaccine should not be prescribed for those in this age bracket only for health reasons, but has asked the government to consider "broader problems" such as the virus's impact on education. Following the JCVI's evaluation on Friday, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) announced that the UK's four chief medical officers will provide additional advice on the vaccination of young people in this age group. The chief medical officers will convene a meeting of experts and senior leaders in clinical and public health to discuss the issue, after which they will advise ministers on whether or not a universal vaccination programme for healthy 12 to 15-year-olds should be implemented, according to the department. The Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), an independent medicine regulator, has authorised the Pfizer and Moderna vaccinations for anyone aged 12 and up after they passed stringent safety and effectiveness tests. (With inputs from agencies)

COVID-19: UK vaccine advisory body not recommends jabs for healthy 12 to 15-year-olds