President Biden Praises Prime Minister Modi's Leadership and Bolsters Indo-US Partnership for a Prosperous Future

 US President Joe Biden has expressed his appreciation for the leadership of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the strengthening of the Indo-US partnership. During a press conference in the Vietnamese capital, Biden thanked Modi for hosting the G20 Summit in New Delhi and highlighted the substantial discussions they had on various issues, including human rights.

The leaders also discussed the importance of civil society and a free press in building a strong and prosperous country. Additionally, Biden mentioned the significant business conducted in India during the G20 Summit, emphasizing the United States' commitment to global leadership and addressing key challenges such as inclusive growth, sustainable development, climate crisis, food security, education, and global health.

The leaders acknowledged the shared values of freedom, democracy, human rights, inclusion, pluralism, and equal opportunities as critical to the success of both countries. They also discussed the potential economic opportunities presented by the corridor connecting India to Europe, the Middle East, and Israel.

Moreover, the illegal war in Ukraine was a topic of discussion, with agreement on the need for just and lasting peace. The discussions between Biden and Modi aimed to deepen and diversify the bilateral major defense partnership, with progress made on India's procurement of drones and joint development of jet engines. Overall, the meeting showcased the commitment of the United States and India to further strengthening their partnership and fostering a positive vision for a shared future.