Modi-Biden Summit: Strengthening India-US Strategic Partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US President Joe Biden in Delaware to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation and addressing regional and global issues, including the Indo-Pacific. Both leaders highlighted the strength and evolving nature of India-US relations, with Modi appreciating Biden's efforts in fostering the partnership.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden engaged in an 'extremely fruitful' discussion aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and addressing global and regional issues, including the Indo-Pacific. The meeting, held at Biden's residence in Delaware, lasted over an hour.
In a show of mutual respect, Biden personally welcomed Modi with a warm hug, underscoring the deep ties between the two nations. They discussed various aspects of their Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, which Modi emphasized is driven by shared democratic values and people-to-people ties.
Modi expressed gratitude towards Biden's unparalleled contributions to the India-US partnership, pointing to recent high-level visits that have added dynamism and depth to these relations. The summit was part of broader engagements, including the Quad discussions, with an aim to reinforce peace and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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