In his maiden address to the 193-member UN general assembly, the Prime Minister underlined that his government placed the highest priority on advancing friendship and cooperation with its neighbours, including Pakistan. Speaking in Hindi, Modi said, "I am prepared to engage in a serious bilateral dialogue with Pakistan in a peaceful atmosphere, without the shadow of terrorism, to promote our friendship and cooperation. "However, Pakistan must also take its responsibility seriously to create an appropriate environment," he told the assembly. Modi's address covered a number of subjects such as terrorism, including its resurgence in West Asia, reforms of the United Nations, including the security council, and the need for a more inclusive global development. Talking about India's neighbourhood, the Prime Minister said that India desired a peaceful and stable environment for its development. "A nation's destiny is linked to its neighbourhood. That is why my government has placed the highest priority on advancing friendship and cooperation with her neighbours," he said.