Prime Minister’s Office of India

26/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 27/08/2024 04:15

PM speaks with President Biden

PM speaks with President Biden

26 Aug, 2024

PM appreciates President Biden's commitment to India-US partnership

The leaders highlight that India-US partnership is aimed at benefiting the people of both countries as well as the entire humanity

They discuss various regional and global issues, including the situation in Ukraine

PM briefed President Biden on his recent visit to Ukraine

PM reiterates India's full support for early return of peace and stability

The two leaders emphasize restoration of law and order and ensuring safety of minorities, particularly Hindus, in Bangladesh

They reiterate commitment to further strengthen multilateral cooperation, including in the Quad

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi received a telephone call today from the President of the U.S.A., H.E. Mr. Joseph R. Biden.

PM 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.

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 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 two leaders reiterated their commitment to further strengthen the cooperation in multilateral fora, including the Quad.

They agreed to remain in touch.

Spoke to @POTUS@JoeBiden on phone today. We had a detailed exchange of views on various regional and global issues, including the situation in Ukraine. I reiterated India's full support for early return of peace and stability.

We also discussed the situation in Bangladesh and…

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 26, 2024