NEW DELHI, Sept 22 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held an "extremely fruitful" meeting with US President Joe Biden, who described the India-US partnership as "stronger, closer, and more dynamic than any time in history".
Modi, who is in the US on a three-day visit, was welcomed by Biden at his residence in Greenville, Delaware, where the two leaders hugged each other. Biden held Modi's hand as he led him into the house where the bilateral talks took place.
"I thank President Biden for hosting me at his residence in Greenville, Delaware. Our talks were extremely fruitful. We had the opportunity to discuss regional and global issues during the meeting," Modi said in a post on X after the meeting that lasted more than an hour.
"A special start to a significant visit. @POTUS @JoeBiden warmly received PM @narendramodi at his residence in Greenville, Delaware," the prime minister's office earlier said in a post on X.
"My meeting with President Biden will allow us to review and identify new pathways to further deepen India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership for the benefit of our people and the global good," Modi had said in his departure statement in New Delhi.
Modi was accompanied by external affairs minister S. Jaishankar, foreign secretary Vikram Misri and ambassador of India to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra. The US team included secretary of state Anthony Blinken, assistant to the President for national security affairs T.H. Jake Sullivan and ambassador of the US to India Eric Garcetti.
Modi was accompanied by external affairs minister S. Jaishankar, foreign secretary Vikram Misri and ambassador of India to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra. The US team included secretary of state Anthony Blinken, assistant to the President for national security affairs T.H. Jake Sullivan and ambassador of the US to India Eric Garcetti.
Biden meets Modi, says India-US ties 'stronger'
FE Team | Published: September 23, 2024 00:15:14
Biden meets Modi, says India-US ties 'stronger'
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