Share Modi's resolve to fight poverty in Ind: US Congressman

United States Congressman Aaron Schock, leading a delegation on a humanitarian visit to India, recently met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and shared his commitment to eradicating poverty in the country.
Schock's visit to India this week is aimed at supporting international anti-poverty partnerships and global economic development.
"The Indian people are eager to assume a position in the global economy equal to their tremendous potential and they have wisely chosen a leader in Prime Minister Modi to direct their national effort.
"I am honoured to call him a friend and I share his commitment to lifting the Indian people out of poverty," Schock said about his visit with the Prime Minister.

The August 26 meeting with Modi was the highlight of Schock's scheduled activities as part of the Global Citizen India Learning Trip.
In addition to promoting action to curb poverty and hunger, Schock is meeting with representatives of the World Bank, USAID, and US-based companies doing business in India.

"Efforts like the Global Poverty Project (GPP) and public and private partnerships are hastening the end of extreme poverty and improving the lives of billions of people around the world.
"The vision of... The GPP offers a challenging but attainable goal," he said.
Joining Schock on the trip were the CEO of GPP, Hugh Evans, its Chairman, Peter Murphy, and representatives of Caterpillar Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Peoria, Illinois-based global construction and mining equipment manufacturer.

Next month, Schock will join the GPP in New York City for the 2014 Global Citizen Festival, an annual charity event that brings together musicians, world leaders, policy-makers and activists to raise awareness and foster action to eliminate extreme poverty.