Prime Minister Modi met Biden at his home in Delaware on Saturday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his talks with US President Joe Biden ahead of the Quad summit were extremely fruitful. The two leaders discussed regional and global issues during their bilateral meeting at the US President’s House in Delaware on Saturday.
“I thank President Biden for hosting me at his residence in Greenville, Delaware. Our conversations were extremely fruitful. We had the opportunity to discuss regional and global issues during the meeting,” Prime Minister Modi said in a statement posted online.
I thank President Biden for hosting me at his home in Greenville, Delaware. Our conversations were extremely fruitful. During the meeting we had the opportunity to discuss regional and global issues. @JoeBidenpic.twitter.com/WzWW3fudTn
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 21, 2024
Prime Minister Modi, who is on a three-day visit to the US, received a warm welcome when he landed in Philadelphia earlier in the day. President Biden received Prime Minister Modi at his home and led him inside while holding his hand.
Posting photos of their meeting, the US President said he is struck by Prime Minister Modi’s ability to find new areas of cooperation every time he meets him.
The United States’ partnership with India is stronger, closer and more dynamic than at any time in history.
Prime Minister Modi, every time we sit down, I am struck by our ability to find new areas of cooperation. Today was no different. pic.twitter.com/TdcIpF23mV
– President Biden (@POTUS) September 21, 2024
“The United States’ partnership with India is stronger, deeper and more dynamic than ever before in history. Prime Minister Modi, every time we sit down, I am struck by our ability to find new areas of cooperation. Today was no different,” President Biden said in a message on X.
Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the US will be accompanied by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister Vikram Misri and Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra.
The US team present at the meeting included Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Jake Sullivan and US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti.
Prime Minister Modi will also hold separate bilateral meetings with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who are in the US for the Quad Summit.