Visiting US Secretaries convey that President Obama attaches great priority to
relations with Indi
PM: There is broad convergence of views and interests between India and U.S
New Delhi,U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny
Pritzker called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi today.
In an hour-long meeting, the two visiting Secretaries briefed Prime Minister on
the India-U.S. Strategic Dialogue; conveyed that President Obama attached great
priority to relations with India, both for bilateral cooperation and global
partnership, and looks forward to a productive and fruitful Summit in September
in Washington to set an ambitious new agenda to chart a new course in the
relationship.
Prime Minister said that there was broad convergence of views and interests
between the two countries. He outlined his vision for India and for the
partnership between the world`s two largest democracies in addressing global
challenges, promoting peace and stability in the world and supporting India`s
own economic transformation. Prime Minister highlighted the opportunities for
partnership in trade, investment, clean energy, innovation, education, skill
development, agro-processing, youth empowerment, among others.
Prime Minister emphasized the need for developed countries to understand the
challenges of poverty in developing countries and their governments`
responsibilities in addressing them, when discussions take place in
international forums.
Prime Minister discussed the regional situation, including India`s engagement
in Asia Pacific region; commitment to bring South Asia together in a united
effort to promote regional economic development; India`s commitment to continue
its support to Afghanistan; and, the need to confront terrorism on the principles
of "zero tolerance" for terrorism and eschewing a selective approach
to terrorism.
Prime Minister thanked Secretary Kerry and Secretary Pritzker for visiting
India, although it was the U.S. turn to host the Strategic Dialogue; conveyed
his appreciation for President Obama`s thoughtful and detailed letter; and,
asked both sides to prepare for concrete outcomes during the Summit to take the
relationship to an entirely new level, on the basis of vision, strategy and
action plan.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Principal Secretary Nripendra Misra,
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, and Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh and
other officials were present at the meeting.
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