PM Modi thanks US Vice President Kamala Harris
Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked US Vice President Kamala Harris for the strong partnership between India and the United States during a phone conversation on June 23, 2023. The phone call came in the wake of the recent Quad summit in Tokyo, where the leaders of the United States, India, Japan, and Australia reaffirmed their commitment to working together to promote security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.
In his conversation with Harris, Modi said that the partnership between India and the United States is based on shared values and interests. He highlighted the importance of the Quad, and said that the four countries are committed to working together to address common challenges, such as terrorism, climate change, and economic instability.
Harris expressed her appreciation for Modi's leadership, and said that the United States is committed to building a strong and lasting partnership with India. She said that the two countries share a common vision for the Indo-Pacific region, and that they are working together to promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the region.
The phone call between Modi and Harris was a sign of the strong and growing partnership between India and the United States. The two countries are working together on a wide range of issues, including:
- Security: The two countries have a long history of cooperation on security issues, and they are working together to address common challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, such as terrorism and maritime security.
- Economics: India and the United States are two of the world's largest economies, and they are working together to boost trade and investment between the two countries.
- Technology: India and the United States are both leaders in the field of technology, and they are working together to promote innovation and cooperation in this area.
- Climate change: India and the United States are both committed to addressing climate change, and they are working together to develop clean energy technologies and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The phone call between Modi and Harris was a positive development for the India-US relationship. It showed that the two countries are committed to working together to address common challenges and promote peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.
He also highlighted India's sturdy economic journey. He said, "When I first visited the US as the PM, India was the 10th largest economy in the world. Today, India is the 5th largest economy. And India will be the third-largest economy soon....When India grows the whole world grows."
