Modi-Biden bilateral meeting at White House, PM mentioned 8 years old matter

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden held bilateral talks at the Oval Office of the White House. In a bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that I thank you for the warmth with which you welcomed me and my delegation. I especially thank you for opening the White House to the Indian community today. In the Oval Office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that in today’s rapidly changing global situation, everyone’s eyes are on India and America, the two largest democracies of the world. I believe that our strategic partnership is very important for the welfare of mankind, global peace and stability, all the forces that believe in democratic values. Whenever talks are held between two countries, there is often a formal joint statement, a working group, and usually within the same scope.

PM Modi said that it has its own importance but the real engine of Indo-US relations is our strong people-to-people relations. We heard the loud roar of this engine outside the White House. The PM said that you have always been a well-wisher of India and whenever you got the opportunity, you have always given strength to Indo-US relations. I remember 8 years ago you made an important speech at the US-India Business Council. You said that ‘we aim to be India’s best friend’. Your words still resonate today.

US President Joe Biden said during this time that small steps have turned into big progress in the last 10 years. Today the partnership between our countries is stronger than ever. We are cooperating in many areas including space, marine technology and green technology.