Adani, head of largely Gujarat based business conglomerate Adani group, is considered to be very close to Modi and is among the select group of top industrialists from India who have come to the US during the Prime Minister's five-day visit.
The visit is considered to be very important in further strengthening economic ties between the two countries.
Talking about various issues during his nearly 35-minute speech at UN, Modi also said that there is a need to pursue a more stable and inclusive global development.
Stressing on the need for genuine international partnerships, Modi said, "when we craft agreements on international trade, we accommodate each other's concerns and interests.