Modi's Day One: Talks terror, promises to bring back black money

He met Maldives President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam and Nepal Prime Minister Sushil Koirala.

As he spent some time with each of these leaders, his meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif began behind schedule at 12.10 p.m.

In the nearly 45-minute-long meeting, he discussed with Sharif a wide-range of issues including terrorism. Both sides, however, hoped to start a new chapter in their strained bilateral ties.

He then met Bangladeshi parliament Speaker Shirin Sharmin and pressed for border management. He also hinted that India was not averse to holding talks with the neighbouring country over the Teesta water sharing agreement.