Washington : Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met US President Joe Biden. During this meeting both leader talked about increasing co-ordination and relations between both the country. This is the first in-person meeting between the two leaders after Mr Biden became President in January. PM Modi will also attend the Quad summit tonight.
Prime minister Narendra Modi said, “I would like to thank President Joe Biden for the warm welcome. I recall our interactions in 2014 and 2016. That time you had shared your vision for ties between India and USA. I am glad to see you are working to realise this vision.
“This decade will be shaped by talent and people-to-people linkages. I am glad the Indian diaspora is making an active contribution towards USA’s progress.” PM Modi added.
While speaking about Mahatma Gandhi Prime Minister Modi said,”President Joe Biden mentioned Gandhi Ji’s Jayanti. Gandhi Ji spoke about Trusteeship, a concept which is very important for our planet in the times to come.”
“His efforts on COVID-19, mitigating climate change and the Quad are noteworthy: In the ongoing decade, India and US can also strengthen their trade relationship. Trade will remain a key area of cooperation between both the countries: PMMahatma Gandhi always used to say about trusteeship of the Planet. This sentiment of trusteeship is the need of the hour globally.” PM Modi further added.
Mr Biden said, “Relations between India and US are destined to be stronger. We should explore what more we can do to fight COVID-19, climate challenge and work for a safer Indo-pacific. Upholding democratic values, joint commitment to diversity, respect for non-violence and tolerance are more relevant today than ever
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