The former California governor, who has earned a reputation as a climate change activist, thanked and lauded Prime Minister Modi for his work, including as Chief Minister of Gujarat, to push for sustainable development and clean energy.

He said “Gujarat is California of India” and Modi had certainly created “good action”.

“I have always admired PM Modi for his ideas. I’ve watched him very carefully when he was the CM; California has drawn lessons from Gujarat. I know that India would be a big player in negotiations and I trust that the Prime Minister would do everything that he can,” he said.