NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to US President-elect Joe Biden and reiterated India’s commitment to the strategic partnership between the two countries. Climate change, Covid-19 pandemic and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific were the other issues that came up during the conversation.
“Spoke to US President-elect Joe Biden on phone to congratulate him. We reiterated our firm commitment to Indo-US strategic partnership & discussed our shared priorities & concerns – Covid-19, climate change, & cooperation in the Indo-Pacific Region,” Modi said in a Twitter post.
“I also conveyed warm congratulations for VP-elect @KamalaHarris. Her success is a matter of great pride and inspiration for members of the vibrant Indian-American community, who are a tremendous source of strength for Indo-US relations,” Modi said in a second post.