PM looks forward to a result-oriented visit with concrete outcomes
US Deputy Secretary of State calls on PM
New Delhi,The U.S.
Deputy Secretary of State William Burns called on the Prime Minister Shri
Narendra Modi today. Mr. Burns delivered a letter from President Obama to Prime Minister. In his
letter, President Obama reiterated his invitation to Prime Minister to visit
Washington in September and to work closely with Prime Minister to make
India-U.S. relations a defining partnership for the 21st Century.
Prime Minister thanked President Obama for the invitation and looked forward to
a result-oriented visit with concrete outcomes that imparts new momentum and
energy to India-U.S. strategic partnership. The Prime Minister was of the view
that re-energizing the partnership between India and the United States would
send an important message to the region and beyond. Articulating his vision for
India-U.S. relations, Prime Minister stated that the relationship between the
world's oldest and largest democracies should not only be for the benefit of
the two countries, but should emerge as a powerful force of good for peace,
stability and prosperity in the world.
Mr. Burns conveyed President Obama's desire to strengthen economic relations,
including in next-generation technologies and manufacturing sector; cooperate
in enhancing energy security; deepen security cooperation, including in
maritime security, counter-terrorism and intelligence exchange; expand
consultation and coordination on Afghanistan; and, work more broadly for
security and prosperity in Asia. The Prime Minister reiterated his desire to
strengthen relations with all neighbours.
Shri Narendra Modi recalled President Obama's telephone call soon after the
election and expressed his appreciation for President Obama's detailed and
thoughtful letter. He saw immense opportunities for deepening cooperation
across the full spectrum of the relationship and laid special emphasis on
involving youth in creating new avenues of promoting cooperation between our
two countries.
The National Security Adviser Shri Ajit Doval, the Foreign Secretary Smt.
Sujatha Singh, the US Charge d'Affaires Ms. Kathleen Stephens, and the Assistant
Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Ms. Nisha Biswal were
also present at the meeting.
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