‘Go to Delhi and see for yourself’: White House praises Indian democracy

Washington: India is a vibrant democracy and anyone who visits New Delhi can see that for themselves, the White House said on Monday, as it seemed to dismiss concerns about the health of democracy in India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a state visit to the US later this month. John Kirby, coordinator, “India is a vibrant democracy. Anyone who visits New Delhi, you know, can see that for themselves. And of course, I hope that the strength and health of democratic institutions will be part of.” for Strategic Communications at the National Security Council at the White House, told reporters at a news conference here.

“Look, we’re never shy. And you can do that with friends. You should do that with friends. You’ve never shied away from expressing the concerns we might have to anyone around the world. But this (States) visit is really about building on what we have now and what we hope will be a deep, strong partnership and friendship going forward,” Kirby said in response to a question.

Kirby said that India is a strong partner of the US on many levels. “You saw the Shangri-La. Secretary (Defense, Lloyd) Austin has now announced some additional defense cooperation that we’re going to pursue with India. Of course, we have a lot of economic trade between our two countries. India is a A member of the Pacific Quad and a key friend and partner in Indo-Pacific security,” he said.

“I could go on and on. There are countless reasons why India certainly matters to our two countries on many levels, not just bilaterally, but multilaterally. And the President looks forward to Prime Minister Modi being here very much. are hoping.” To talk about all those issues and to grow and deepen that partnership and that friendship,” Kirby said.

‘Looking forward to enhance security cooperation’: US on PM Modi’s upcoming visit

US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel on Monday (local time) said that the partnership with India is one of the most consequential relations for the US, adding that Washington looks forward to deepening economic ties and enhancing security cooperation. doing. ,

“We are very much looking forward to hosting the state visit of PM Modi later this month,” Patel said. PM Modi is scheduled to visit the US on June 22 following the invitation of President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.

He said, “Our partnership with India is one of our most important outcomes and we look forward to continuously deepening our cooperation on a range of issues, be it enhancing security cooperation, deepening our economic ties, expanding trade Deepen the issues.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on an official state visit to the United States of America on 22 June. During his visit, PM Modi will be hosted by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at a state dinner at the White House, State Department. The Ministry of External Affairs gave this information through a press statement on Wednesday.

According to the statement issued by the US Congress, the United States Congress has also invited PM Modi to address a joint meeting of the House of Representatives and the Senate during his visit to the country on June 22.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and the House Democratic Leader said, “During your address, you will have the opportunity to share your vision for India’s future and the future of our two countries.” It will be an opportunity to talk about the global challenges facing us.” Hakim Jeffries said in a letter to Modi.

Meanwhile, the White House said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US would be an opportunity to reaffirm the deep, close partnership between the US and India.

PM Modi’s visit will be an opportunity to “reaffirm the deep and close partnership between the United States and India and the warm bonds of family and friendship that bind America, Americans, and clearly Indians together. And so this (US ) is very important for ) President,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre said on PM Modi’s state visit to the US.