The societies and establishments of each the US and India are primarily based on democratic values and each international locations take delight of their range, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on the ceremonial welcome on the White Home forward of his official talks with US President Joe Biden.
The structure of each international locations begins with the “three phrases -We the Folks- as President Biden simply talked about”, stated Modi, who’s on his first state go to to the US.
Thanking Biden, his spouse Jill Biden and the US administration for a heat and grand welcome, Modi stated that is the primary time the gates of the White Home have been opened for Indian-Individuals in such giant numbers.
“This grand welcome ceremony on the White Home as we speak is an honour and delight for 1.4 billion folks of India. That is additionally an honour for greater than 4 million folks of Indian origin dwelling within the US. For this honour, I specific my heartfelt gratitude to President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden,” Modi stated.
He stated each international locations take delight of their range, and “each of us consider within the basic precept of ‘Within the curiosity of all, for the welfare of all'”.
He stated about three a long time in the past, he had come to America as a typical man and at the moment, he had seen the White Home from the skin.
“After changing into the Prime Minister, I’ve come right here many occasions, however as we speak for the primary time the doorways of the White Home have been opened for the Indian-American neighborhood in such giant numbers,” he added.
He stated Indian neighborhood members are enhancing India’s glory within the US by their arduous work and dedication.
Noting that within the post-Covid period, the world order is taking a brand new form, the Prime Minister stated the friendship between India and the US can be instrumental in enhancing the power of the entire world.
“The 2 international locations are dedicated to work collectively for the worldwide good and for world peace, stability and prosperity. Our sturdy strategic partnership is a transparent proof of the facility of democracy,” he stated.
Modi stated he’ll talk about with President Biden the India-US relations and numerous regional and world points.
“The societies and establishments of each India and the US are primarily based on democratic values. I am certain that as at all times our dialog as we speak can be very constructive and helpful.”
Modi stated he was grateful to have a chance to handle the US Congress for the second time. “I’m deeply grateful for this honour”.
On his half, President Biden stated that the connection between the US and India is without doubt one of the most defining relationships within the twenty first century.
“Welcome again to the White Home,” Biden stated amid cheers from the gang gathered on the South Garden of the White Home.
“Two proud nations — two proud nations whose love of freedom secured our independence, sure by the identical phrases and our Structure,” he stated.
Asserting that choices the 2 international locations make as we speak will decide the way forward for generations to come back, Biden stated the US and India are working carefully in increasing healthcare, local weather change and points arising out of Russia’s aggression on Ukraine.
“The challenges and alternatives dealing with the world on this century require that India and america work and lead collectively and we’re. Along with your partnership, we have invigorated and elevated the Quad between america, India, Australia and Japan to advance our imaginative and prescient of a free, open, safe and affluent Indo-Pacific,” the US president stated.
Noting that document numbers of Indian Individuals are serving in america Congress, he stated, “We see it right here on the White Home the place proud Individuals of Indian heritage serve our nation day by day, together with our vp of america, Kamala Harris.”
“Tales that outline the connection and the limitless potentialities between america and India. Two nice nations, two nice mates, two nice powers that may outline the course of the twenty first century,” he added.
