Modi- Biden bilateral talks: From trade to technology key takeaways of meeting
Leaders also discussed progress in ties and issues related to trade, COVID-19, climate change, and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
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Washington DC, September 25: Trade-related talk and other issues including Indo-Pacific cooperation were at the center of the discussion during the highly anticipated face-to-face in-person bilateral meeting between US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
This was for the first time that Biden is meeting Modi after he became the 46th president of the US. The meeting took place at the Oval Office in the White House, just before the QUAD summit.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden shared their vision for the India-US relationship in this coming decade. Moreover, leaders also discussed progress in ties and issues related to trade, COVID-19, climate change, and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
In his remark, Biden expressed his desire to strengthen relations between India and the US and said, "Relations between India and US are destined to be stronger. We should explore what more we can do to fight COVID-19, climate challenges and work for a safer Indo-pacific. Upholding democratic values, joint commitment to diversity, respect for non-violence and tolerance are more relevant today than ever."
The US President pointed out that from here on begins a new chapter in Indo-US relationships. "The PM and I'll be talking about COVID, climate change, Indo-Pacific," he said, adding that COVID is the main focus for now.
On the other hand, PM Modi said, "This decade will be shaped by talent and people-to-people linkages. I am glad the Indian diaspora is making an active contribution towards the USA's progress."
“Today’s bilateral summit is important. We are meeting at the start of the third decade of this century. Your leadership will certainly play an important role in how this decade is shaped. The seeds have been sown for an even stronger friendship between India and the USA,” the Prime Minister said.
Here are the key takeaways from the Modi-Biden bilateral summit:
Modi further redefined the contours of India-US ties through five T's -- Tradition, Talent, Technology, Trade, Trusteeship. He highlighted how their bilateral relations are steeped in a rich tradition of working together. He also shared his vision for the India-US relationship in the coming decade.
Talking about the tradition, Modi stated that the seeds of Indo-US collaboration had been sowed. Modi predicted that the importance of both countries' traditions, as well as the democratic values to which they are dedicated, will only grow.
PM Modi significantly highlighted talent -- seen as his unwavering faith in the youth of these two nations to drive this transformative relationship. He also appreciated the contributions of the Indian diaspora in the US and emphasised the people-to-people linkages between the two countries.
PM Modi also mentioned trade and the need to complement each other’s strengths. He said the relationship between the two nations will open the doors for several Indian and American companies, leading to a boost in economic ties.
The PM also talked about technology to drive futuristic growth. He said that technology is becoming a driving force. "We have to utilise our talents to leverage technology for greater global good."
PM Modi and President Biden mentioned Mahatma Gandhi in the context of trusteeship. When President Biden spoke about Gandhi Jayanti, PM Modi said, "Gandhi Ji spoke about trusteeship, a concept which is very important for our planet in the times to come."
President Biden and PM Modi's bilateral concluded on a good note with a handshake, and a hug, putting the solidarity between India and the US at present as well as in the upcoming days quite clear. In the end, PM Modi invited US President Joe Biden to visit India.
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