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modi in WashinGton, dC

at their first meeting, Modi and Kamala harris

discuss indo-Pacific, Pakistan, Covid and

problems in democratic societies

US Vice President Kamala Harris says it is imperative that India and the US defend democratic

principles within their respective countries and around the world.

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Washington, DC

ointing out similar values
and geopolitical interests,
PPrime Minister Naren-
dra Modi on Thursday said that
India and the US are “natural
partners” and asserted that co-
ordination and cooperation be-
tween both countries were also
increasing.
PM Modi’s remarks came
in a joint press conference with
US Vice President Kamala Har-
ris ahead of the delegation-level
talks. “India and America being
the largest and oldest democ-
racy are natural partners. We
have similar values, geopolitical
interests, and our coordination
and cooperation is also increas-
ing. Strengthening supply chain,
new emerging technologies, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Vice President Kamala Harris deliver a joint statement,
space, are areas of special inter- in Washington DC on Friday. (ANI Photo)
est to you. For me, these areas are
of priority. In these areas, our co- America. when India was hit by the sec- mala Harris on Thursday said it
operation is important,” he said. PM Modi, who is on a 3-day ond wave of COVID-19. The is imperative that India and the
“India and the US have very US visit, expressed his gratitude way you expressed concern and US defend democratic princi-
vibrant and strong people to to the US for extending help extended a helping hand, I ex ples and institutions within their
people connections. More than when the country was hit by the press my gratitude to you. I will respective countries and around
4 million people of Indian origin, second wave of COVID-19 ear- like to thank you,” he added. the world.
the Indian community is a bridge lier this year. Speaking further, the Prime Harris made the remarks
between two countries, a bridge “I extend my gratitude for the Minister said, “Like a true friend, during her joint statement with
of two countries and their con- warm welcome that you have you had given a message of co- Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
tribution to economies and so- extended to me and my dele- operation and it was full of sensi- “As democracies around the world
cieties of both our countries are gation. Some months ago, we tivity. Immediately after that, we are under threat, it is imperative
indeed praiseworthy,” the Prime had the opportunity to talk to found that the US government, that we defend democratic prin-
Minister added. each other over the phone. We US corporate sector and Indian ciples and institutions within our
This was PM Modi’s first had a detailed discussion at that community all came together to respective countries and around
in-person meeting with Harris time. The way you spoke to me help India.” the world and that we maintain
after she made history by becom- so warmly and naturally. I will Noting that democracies what we must do to strengthen
ing the first Indian-origin person always remember that,” he said. around the world are under democracies at home. And it is
to become the Vice President of “It was a very difficult time threat, US Vice President Ka- Continued on next page... >>

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