Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that India and America are "natural partners. We have similar values, geopolitical interests," as he held the first in-person meeting with US Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House during which the two leaders reinforced the bilateral strategic partnership and discussed issues of mutual and global interest. PM Modi said in a joint media interaction with Ms Harris. "I am confident that our bilateral relations will touch new heights under President Joe Biden and you," PM Modi told Harris, describing her as "a source of inspiration for many people in world". He invited Ms Harris to visit India. PM Modi said that the US government, companies based in the US and the Indian diaspora were very helpful when India was fighting a tough wave of COVID-19 infections. He said that four million people of Indian origin are acting as a bridge of friendship between the two countries.
Earlier, during the meeting,Harris mentioned that there were terror groups working in Pakistan and that she asked Islamabad to take action so the matter does not threaten the security of India and the United States. “When the issue of terrorism came up, the vice president suo moto referred to Pakistan's role in that regard (terrorism),” the one news agency quoted foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla as telling reporters following the key meet between Prime Minister Modi and the US vice president. Kamala Harris noted that it is incumbent on the two nations to protect democracies in the best interests of the people in the two countries.
PM Modi also met Japan PN Suga and discussed variou issues.
Japan is one of India’s most valued partners. I had an excellent meeting with PM @sugawitter on a variety of subjects that would further boost cooperation between our nations. A strong India-Japan friendship augurs well for the entire planet. pic.twitter.com/5N9ibqWDzy
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 24, 2021
PM Modi also met Australian PM Scott Morrison in Washington .
It is always wonderful to interact with my good friend, PM @ScottMorrisonMP. We had wide-ranging deliberations on strengthening cooperation in the fields of commerce, trade, energy and more. pic.twitter.com/rRkNxNc8Nr
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 24, 2021
India is looking to boost exports through trade relationships. In 2019, overall U.S.-India bilateral trade in goods and services reached 149 billion US dollar. U.S. energy exports are an important area of growth in the trade relationship
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