BackPM Modi meets US Congress delegation, has ‘frank’ discussion on shared issues
The US Congress delegation was led by Senator John Cornyn which included Senator Michael Crapo, Senator Thomas Tuberville, Senator Michael Lee, Congressman Tony Gonzales and Congressman John Kevin Elizey Sr
PremiumPrime Minister Narendra Modi today met with US Congressional delegation and had a "frank" discussion on regional issues of mutual interest, including those related to South Asia and the Indo-Pacific region.
"There was a warm and frank discussion on regional issues of mutual interest, including those related to South Asia and the Indo-Pacific region," according to an official statement.
The Congress delegation was led by Senator John Cornyn which included Senator Michael Crapo, Senator Thomas Tuberville, Senator Michael Lee, Congressman Tony Gonzales and Congressman John Kevin Elizey Sr.
Senator John Cornyn is the co-founder and co-Chair of the Senate caucus on India and Indian Americans.
"The congressional delegation noted the efficient management of Covid situation in India in-spite of the challenges of large and diverse population," the government said in an official statement.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Modi said, people’s participation based on democratic ethos of the country played a key role in managing the worst pandemic of the last one century.
Modi has also appreciated the consistent support and constructive role of the US Congress in deepening the India-US comprehensive global strategic partnership which is anchored in shared democratic values.
PM Modi and the visiting delegation noted the increasing convergence of strategic interests between the two strategic partners and expressed desire to further enhance cooperation with an aim to promote global peace and stability.
Modi has also exchanged views on the potential for enhancing the bilateral relationship and strengthening cooperation on contemporary global issues such as the terrorism, climate change and reliable supply chains for critical technologies.
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