PM Narendra Modi dials Joe Biden, discusses shared concerns and priorities

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US president-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday stated they might work intently to advance the bilateral complete international strategic partnership and to cooperate in areas starting from post-Covid-19 restoration to the Indo-Pacific.

During a cellphone dialog with Biden, Modi mentioned the shared issues and priorities of India and the US. He additionally congratulated Biden on his election, describing it as “testament to the strength and resilience of democratic traditions in the US”, in line with a readout from the exterior affairs ministry.

“The leaders agreed to work closely to further advance the India-US comprehensive global strategic partnership, built on shared values and common interests,” the readout stated.

They additionally mentioned their priorities, “including containing the Covid-19 pandemic, promoting access to affordable vaccines, tackling climate change, and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region”.

Modi recalled his earlier interactions with Biden, together with throughout his official visits to the US in 2014 and 2016. Biden had chaired the joint session of the US Congress addressed by Modi throughout the 2016 go to.

The Prime Minister additionally prolonged congratulations and greatest needs to vice president-elect Kamala Harris, the primary girl and likewise the primary particular person of Indian-American origin to be elected to the place.

“Spoke to US President-elect @JoeBiden on phone to congratulate him. We reiterated our firm commitment to the Indo-US strategic partnership and discussed our shared priorities and concerns – Covid-19 pandemic, climate change, and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific Region,” Modi tweeted.

“I also conveyed warm congratulations for VP-elect @KamalaHarris. Her success is a matter of great pride and inspiration for members of the vibrant Indian-American community, who are a tremendous source of strength for Indo-US relations,” he stated in a second tweet.

There was no speedy readout from the US facet on the dialog.

Earlier, Modi had congratulated Biden and Harris on Twitter on November 8, when it grew to become clear the Democratic Party candidate was set to clinch the presidential election.

He had lauded Biden on a “spectacular victory” and described his contributions as the previous vp to strengthening Indo-US relations as “critical and invaluable”. He had added, “I look forward to working closely together once again to take India-US relations to greater heights.”

On the identical day, Modi had additionally congratulated Harris by way of a tweet, saying: “Your success is pathbreaking, and a matter of immense pride not just for your chittis, but also for all Indian-Americans. I am confident that the vibrant India-US ties will get even stronger with your support and leadership.”