Modi and Biden talked for 52 minutes
According to Kyodo News, on September 8th, US President Biden and Indian Prime Minister Modi agreed to advance defense cooperation and strive to maintain freedom in the Indo Pacific region.
According to reports, the meeting between Biden and Modi was held at Modi's official residence before the G20 New Delhi summit this weekend. The United States and India continue to deepen their relationship in multiple areas, including emerging technologies, supply chains for key industrial products, and sustainable development.
According to their joint statement, Biden and Modi reiterated the "close and lasting partnership" between the two countries and agreed to build upon the momentum of the Indian Prime Minister's state visit to Washington in June this year.
US President Biden and Indian Prime Minister Modi
During their visit in June, the two sides reached an agreement allowing General Electric to jointly produce fighter jet engines in India, reflecting the deepening of bilateral relations between the United States and India, which has long been eager to acquire sensitive and advanced American technology needed to develop defense manufacturing capabilities. At that time, both sides also agreed that India would purchase the MQ-9 Reaper drone from the United States.
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The Wall Street Journal website reported on September 9th that the meeting between Biden and Modi in New Delhi on the evening of September 8th highlighted the deepening relationship between the United States and India before the G20 summit.
According to reports, after holding talks at Modi's official residence, the two countries emphasized their commitment to the G20 at a challenging time on the world stage. The two governments have expressed their belief that this year's summit will help to reach consensus on economic policies to address major global challenges, including reforming international financial institutions.
According to Radio France International on September 9th, after a grand welcome ceremony held at the airport, Biden and Modi had a 52 minute meeting.
The joint statement issued by the United States and India after the meeting reaffirmed the partnership between the two countries in multiple fields, especially in areas such as chips, telecommunications, higher education, the right to use the Indo Pacific waterway, and reducing carbon emissions and defense cooperation that contribute to climate change.
Reported that the White House tried to play down the differences between Biden and Modi on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. India abstained from voting in the United Nations resolution condemning Russia and refused to join the alliance imposing sanctions on Russia. India has also significantly increased its purchases of Russian oil.
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