Democracies in the world are in danger, India's support is needed to improve the situation: Kamala

(PTI) Washington, Dt

In his first private meeting with US Vice President Kamala Rally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described India and the US as "natural allies". Kamala Harris said India's support was very important to improve the state of endangered democracy around the world. The two leaders also discussed issues such as democracy, Afghanistan and the Indo-Pacific at the White House. He expressed his commitment to further strengthen India-US bilateral relations.

In a joint statement after his first personal meeting with Indian-American First Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House, PM Modi said, "India and the United States share the same values, the same geo-political interests." Noting that India and the United States are the two largest and oldest democracies in the world, Modi said the two countries share the same values ​​and their cooperation is gradually increasing. Modi thanked the United States for its continued support to India during Corona's difficult times.

Praising Kamala Harris, Modi said, "Your election as Vice President of the United States is becoming a historic event." You are the same source of inspiration for many people around the world. Inviting Kamala Harris to visit India, Prime Minister Modi said, "The people of India are waiting to welcome you. I invite you to come to India. '

The two leaders praised the progress made in bilateral relations. The two leaders discussed issues such as efforts to curb the Koro epidemic, ensuring uninterrupted supply of medicines for serious illnesses, and the Indo-Pacific region, the foreign ministry said in a statement. "We need to protect democratic principles and institutions in our countries," Harris said. He also spoke about the seriousness of climate change.

I met with Prime Minister areNarendraModi to reaffirm the strategic partnership between the United States and India. Working together, we can make progress on important global issues, from the COVID-19 pandemic, to the climate crisis, to strengthening and defending democracy. pic.twitter.com/pjLsDF1JXk

- Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) September 24, 2021

He also lauded India's exports of the Covid-18 vaccine and said that the United States was proud to support and co-operate with India's campaign. India is campaigning to vaccinate about one crore people every day. They also appreciated it. Kamala Harris stressed the importance of the issue at a time when the US is trying to strengthen its position in Asia to curb China's growing military and financial influence in the Indo-Pacific region.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga held a private meeting to discuss bilateral relations before attending the first individual meeting of the Quad Group hosted by US President Joe Biden. In this meeting, he emphasized on a free and inclusive India-Pacific region. He further discussed current global developments, including Afghanistan. At the meeting, the two leaders agreed to enhance bilateral security and defense cooperation, including exchanges in the field of defense equipment and technologies. Prime Minister Modi described Japan as his valuable partner.