Prime Minister Biden and Prime Minister Modi reviewed the significant progress in bilateral relations and emphasized that the India-US partnership is designed to benefit the people of both countries. (Ministry of Public Transport)
India's statement said the two leaders emphasized ensuring the safety of Bangladesh's minorities, especially Hindus, but this was not mentioned in the U.S. statement
US President Joe Biden and the Prime Minister discussed next month's United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting in New York, making it clear that Modi will visit the US in September.
This will be an important visit following Prime Minister Modi's recent visits to Russia and Ukraine and ahead of the US presidential election scheduled for November this year. “President Joseph R. Biden Jr. spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today to discuss the Prime Minister's recent trip to Poland and Ukraine, as well as the September United Nations General Assembly meeting,” the White House read out of the meeting.
Prime Minister Modi is expected to attend the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week with the theme of “Future Summit” from September 22 to 23 this year. According to the provisional speaker list, the Prime Minister is expected to deliver a “general debate” speech at the United Nations General Assembly on September 26. Prime Minister Modi is also scheduled to host a large Indian community event in New York on September 22.
What did Modi-Biden talk about?
According to India's statement, the two leaders expressed common concerns about the situation in Bangladesh. “They emphasized on restoring law and order and ensuring the safety of minorities in Bangladesh, especially Hindus,” India's statement said.
However, the US report did not mention Bangladesh.
While discussing the situation in Ukraine, Prime Minister Modi briefed President Biden on his recent visit to Ukraine. He reiterated India's consistent position of supporting dialogue and diplomacy and expressed its full support for the early restoration of peace and stability.
The U.S. briefing said Biden “praised the Indian prime minister for his historic visit to Poland and Ukraine, the first by an Indian prime minister in decades, and for his message of peace and continued support to Ukraine, including its energy sector.” humanitarian support”.
An Indian statement said Prime Minister Modi appreciated President Biden's strong commitment to the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, which is based on shared values of democracy, rule of law and strong people-to-people ties.
The leaders of the two countries reviewed the significant progress in bilateral relations and emphasized that the India-US partnership aims to benefit the people of both countries and all mankind.
The leaders of the two countries exchanged views in detail on a number of regional and global issues.
The Indian statement said that the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen cooperation in multilateral forums including the “Quad” and agreed to maintain contact.
