In a clear indication that Narendra Modi will visit USA in September, US President Joe Biden and the prime minister discussed the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meetings to be held in New York next month.
This will be an important visit after PM Modi’s recent visits to Russia and Ukraine, and ahead of the US Presidential elections slated for this November. “President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India to discuss the Prime Minister’s recent trip to Poland and Ukraine, as well as the United Nations General Assembly meetings in September,” the readout of the meeting by the White House said.
PM Modi is expected to attend the UN General Assembly High-Level Week that starts with ‘Summit of the Future’ on September 22-23 this year. As per the provisional list of speakers, the prime minister is expected to address the UNGA as part of the ‘General Debate’ on September 26. This will be Biden’s last address as the US President at the UN. A big Indian community event by PM Modi in New York is also slated for September 22.
What Modi-Biden Spoke About
As per an Indian statement, the two leaders expressed their shared concern over the situation in Bangladesh. “They emphasised restoration of law and order and ensuring safety and security of the minorities, particularly Hindus, in Bangladesh,” the statement from India said.
The US readout, however, made no mention of Bangladesh.
“While discussing the situation in Ukraine, PM Modi briefed President Biden on his recent visit to Ukraine. He reiterated India’s consistent position in favour of dialogue and diplomacy and expressed full support for early return of peace and stability,” the Indian statement said.
The US readout said Biden “commended the PM for his historic visits to Poland and Ukraine, the first by an Indian PM in decades, and for his message of peace and ongoing humanitarian support for Ukraine, including its energy sector”.
The Indian statement said PM Modi conveyed his appreciation for President Biden’s deep commitment the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, which is based on shared values of democracy, rule of law and strong people-to-people ties.
The leaders reviewed the significant progress in bilateral relations and highlighted that India-US partnership is aimed at benefiting the people of both countries as well as the entire humanity.
The two leaders had a detailed exchange of views on a number of regional and global issues.
The two leaders reiterated their commitment to further strengthen the cooperation in multilateral fora, including the Quad, and agreed to remain in touch, the Indian statement said.
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