President Obama spoke by phone today with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India to thank him for his vision and leadership in achieving the historic climate agreement in Paris on December 12, noting that it continued their close and strong partnership on a range of issues that are important to both the United States and India.  The President and Prime Minister each underscored the importance of implementing the agreement and working together in the future on climate change, including through the Mission Innovation initiative announced in Paris on November 30.