America’s National Security Advisor said that President Biden is looking forward to meeting PM Modi.
Washington:
US President Joe Biden is looking forward to seeing Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G20 summit this year, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on Friday ahead of India’s G20 presidency, which is scheduled to begin on December 1.
Addressing a press conference, Sullivan was asked if Prime Minister Modi would visit the White House, to which he replied, “India is the President of the G20 next year, so President Biden is definitely going to attend the G20.” Will intend to.”
He told that PM Modi has already visited the White House since President Biden took office.
“The two have had the opportunity to talk in person and talk on the phone or video several times. When you add it all up, the two have a very practical and productive relationship, which is a normal one-on-one.” See interest.” There are many important issues, and have really worked to strengthen the US-India partnership,” he said.
He further said that President Biden would be eager to see PM Modi.
“President Biden looks forward to seeing Prime Minister Modi at the G20 this year as well as we look forward to next year,” he said.
Earlier on Friday, President Biden met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on the sidelines of the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27).
Meanwhile, President Biden addressed the UN climate talks, emphasizing US leadership at a time when the country is facing widespread criticism for being the biggest emitter of greenhouse gases in history, The New York Times reported.
Action is a “responsibility of global leadership”, Biden said. “Countries that are in a position to help should support developing countries to make decisive climate decisions, facilitate their energy transitions, and pave the way to prosperity in line with our climate imperative.”
The G20 is the premier forum for international economic cooperation, representing approximately 85 percent of global GDP, more than 75 percent of global trade and nearly two-thirds of the world’s population.
During the G20 Presidency, India will host around 200 meetings in 32 different regions at multiple locations across India. Next year’s G20 summit will be one of the highest-profile international events to be hosted by India.
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