As Modi concludes US visit, Biden says India-US friendship among most consequential in world
As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his state visit to the US – an honor last granted to then Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh in 2009 – both Modi and Biden have hailed bilateral relations.
“Concluding a very special USA visit, where I got to take part in numerous programmes and interactions aimed at adding momentum to the India-USA friendship. Our nations will keep working together to make our planet a better place for the coming generations,” tweeted PM Modi before he emplaned for Egypt.
Modi’s visit included dozens of bilateral meetings, agreements to strengthen the partnership between the two nations and a historic address the joint session of US Congress.
Taking to Twitter on Sunday, Biden said, “The friendship between the United States and India is among the most consequential in the world. And it’s stronger, closer, and more dynamic than ever.” Responding to Biden’s tweet, Prime Minister Modi said friendship between India and the US is a force for global good.
“I fully agree with you, @POTUS @JoeBiden Friendship between our countries is a force of global good. It will make a planet better and more sustainable,” PM Modi tweeted.
“The ground covered in my recent visit will strengthen our bond even more,” he said further.
Prime Minister Modi embarked on his maiden state visits to the US and Egypt from June 20-25.
He concluded his state visit to the US on June 24 and embarked for Cairo from there.
