New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived on a three-day visit to the US, held an important meeting with President Joe Biden. The two leaders discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation and global and regional issues, including the Indo-Pacific region.

On Saturday, Biden warmly welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence in Greenville, Delaware. Where the two leaders hugged each other. Joe Biden held PM Modi's hand and took him home. Where the two leaders held bilateral talks.

Close partnership with India

"The US partnership with India is stronger, closer, and more dynamic than at any time in history. Every time we meet I am impressed by our ability to find new areas of cooperation. Today was no different," Biden posted on Twitter after the bilateral talks that lasted over an hour.

India gets veto power

During his meeting with PM Modi, Biden advocated reforms in global institutions. He said that India should get permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council i.e. veto power. America openly supports this. 

Talks focused on strong partnership

"The discussion focused on strengthening India-US partnership in areas of mutual interest. The two leaders exchanged views on issues pertaining to the Indo-Pacific region as well as global issues," the Prime Minister's Office said in a post on X. The two leaders discussed ways to further enhance bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest on the sidelines of the Quad Summit, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a press release.

Biden praises PM Modi

US President Joe Biden praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic visits to Poland and Ukraine. Let us tell you that this was the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister after decades. During the meeting, Prime Minister Modi also praised President Biden for his unique contribution in accelerating the India-US partnership.

Discussed regional and global issues: PM Modi

"I thank President Biden for hosting me at his residence in Greenville, Delaware. Our talks were extremely fruitful. During the meeting, we had the opportunity to discuss regional and global issues," PM Modi wrote in a post on Twitter.