“DEMOCRACY is an integral part of national identity and shared heritage of India and US, it is flowing through the veins and spirits of both the countries,” said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while expressing his surprise regarding the statements made about discrimination against religious minorities in India during a joint press conference with US President Joe Biden at the White House. The PM highlighted that democracy is not just a concept but a living reality manifested in their Constitutions and Governments of both the countries. The Prime Minister said that the two biggest democracies of the world, India and the US, can contribute towards global peace, stability and prosperity. “I'm sure that on the basis of these values, we can fulfil the aspirations of the world,” he added. Modi said that India and America are walking shoulder-to-shoulder in the fight against terrorism and radicalism, and added that during his talks with President Biden, the two sides have agreed that concerted action is necessary to end cross border terrorism. The Prime Minister said that peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region is our shared priority. “We are unanimous that the development and success of this region is important for the whole world,” he added.

 

“We have also decided that like trusted partners the US and India will prepare a reliable, secure, resilient global supply chain and value chain, amid global uncertainties.” A ‘new chapter’ has been added to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the US, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday after his comprehensive talks with US President Joe Biden, who asserted that the ties between the two nations are among the ‘most consequential’ in the world that is stronger, closer and more dynamic in any time in history. “Today holds special importance in the history of India-US relations,” Modi said in his statement at a joint press conference with Biden. Announcing India’s decision to join Artemis Accords, Modi said we have taken a new leap in our space cooperation. The Prime Minister said he and President Biden discussed several regional and global issues during the meeting. He said that the presence of such a large number of Indians in the White House is testimony to the fact that Indian-Americans are the real strength of our relationship. “We welcome the decision by the US to open consulates in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad to further deepen these ties,” added PM Modi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “We welcome the setting up of consulates in Ahmedabad and Bengaluru. Likewise, we will open a new mission in Seattle.”

 

“We both agree Governments, businesses & academic institutions should come together to fulfil our strategic technology partnership,” Modi said. On his part, Biden said, “Together, we are unlocking the shared future of the world which I believed to be unlimited potential.” He also said that he was struck by the ability of the two nations to find new areas of cooperation. Modi said on Thursday that India and the US - the two biggest democracies of the world, can contribute towards global peace, stability and prosperity as he asserted that for the partnership between the two countries, “even the sky is not the limit”.

 

Modi made the remarks during a joint press conference with President Biden after his one-on-one meeting which was followed by delegation-level talks at the White House. “For the partnership between India and the US, even the sky is not the limit. The most important pillar of our relations is our people-to-people ties. More than 40 lakh people of Indian origin are contributing to the development of America,” Modi said. Earlier, President Biden said India and the US should work and lead together given the challenges and opportunities facing the world. Praising the Indian community in the US, President Joe Biden on Thursday mentioned the contributions of Americans of Indian heritage in his administration, including Vice President Kamala Harris, whose success stories define the relationship and the limitless possibilities between the two nations.