‘It is always a pleasure to meet and talk to you’, a virtual meeting between Modi and Biden

New Delhi: A virtual meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Biden has begun. The meeting is taking place against the backdrop of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. India has taken a moderate stance in this matter. At the beginning of the meeting, Prime Minister Modi told Joe Biden that it is always a pleasure to meet and talk to you. Biden also smiled after Modi’s statement.

‘It is always a pleasure to meet you. Your two ministers and ambassadors are here. We are working together on the global crisis, the epidemic, the challenges in the health sector. “We have strong partners in the defense sector,” Modi told US President Biden earlier in the day.

Before our defense and foreign ministers meet in 2 + 2 format today, our meeting is important to give direction to their conversation. I congratulate you for joining this online meeting, said Modi.

“Our frequent discussions and dialogues are playing a vital role in strengthening the India-US relationship. When I came to Washington in September last year, you said that the Indo-US partnership could contribute to the resolution of many global issues. I totally agree, “said Prime Minister Modi.

“As the two largest and oldest democracies in the world, we are natural partners and the progress made in our relations over the last few years has created a new momentum. We condemn it and call for an impartial inquiry. We hope that the ongoing dialogue between Russia and Ukraine will lead to peace. “

“I have spoken to the presidents of both Ukraine and Russia on the phone many times. I have not only called for peace but also instructed President Putin to hold direct talks with the President of Ukraine. The issue of Ukraine has also been discussed in detail in our parliament,” Modi said.