US visit an opportunity to strengthen Indo-US strategic partnership, says Modi
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New Delhi: Ahead of his visit to the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the visit would be an occasion to strengthen Indo-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. The visit would also help consolidate ties with Japan and Australia, he said
Modi added that he would conclude his visit with an address at the United Nations General Assembly. The address would be on global challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the need to combat terrorism, climate change and other important issues.
"I will be visiting the USA from 22-25 September 2021 at the invitation of His Excellency President Joe Biden of the United States of America. During my visit, I will review the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership with President Biden and exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest," the prime minister said.
"I am also looking forward to meeting Vice President Kamala Harris to explore opportunities for cooperation between our two nations, particularly in the area of science and technology," he said.
Further, the Prime Minister would participate in the first in-person Quad Leaders' Summit with Biden, Australian PM Scott Morrison and Japanese Premier Yoshihide Suga. The Summit would enable us to take stock of the outcomes of the Quad leaders' Virtual Summit held earlier in March this year. Furthermore, it would help identify priorities for future engagements based on the shared vision for the Indo-Pacific region, he added.
"I will also meet Prime Minister Morrison of Australia and Prime Minister Suga of Japan to take stock of the strong bilateral relations with their respective countries and continue our useful exchanges on regional and global issues," Modi said.
"My visit to the US would be an occasion to strengthen the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership with the USA, consolidate relations with our strategic partners Japan and Australia - and to take forward our collaboration on important global issues," he said in his departure statement.