Modi, Biden Meet Ahead of G20 Summit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden met in New Delhi on Friday ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit.

The two leaders discussed a range of issues, including the global economic recovery, climate change, the situation in Ukraine, and UNSC reforms.

In a joint statement, the leaders said they were committed to working together to “build a more prosperous, secure, and sustainable future for our people and the world.”

They also agreed to deepen their cooperation on a range of issues, including trade, investment, and technology.

Here are some of the key issues that were discussed during the Modi-Biden meeting:

• UNSC Reforms: The leaders discussed the need to reform the UN Security Council to make it more representative of the current global order. President Biden reaffirmed his support for a reformed UNSC with India as a permanent member.
• Technology Cooperation: The leaders agreed to deepen their cooperation on technology, including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and 5G. They also discussed the importance of ensuring that technology is used for good and not for harm.
• Working Group for Space Cooperation: The leaders announced the establishment of a Working Group for Commercial Space Cooperation to promote cooperation between the two countries in space exploration and innovation.
• Semiconductor Supply Chain: The leaders discussed the importance of a secure and resilient semiconductor supply chain. They agreed to work together to address the challenges facing the semiconductor industry and to ensure that there is enough supply to meet the needs of the global economy.
• Telecommunications: The leaders discussed the importance of secure and reliable telecommunications. They agreed to work together to promote 5G technology and to ensure that it is used for good and not for harm.

The Modi-Biden meeting was a significant development in the ongoing strategic partnership between India and the United States.

The two leaders discussed a range of important issues and agreed to work together to address them. The meeting is a sign of the strong and growing ties between India and the United States.

In addition to the issues mentioned above, the two leaders also discussed the situation in Afghanistan and the Indo-Pacific region.

They agreed to work together to promote peace and stability in these regions.

The Modi-Biden meeting was a positive development for both countries. It demonstrates the strong and growing ties between India and the United States, and it sends a message of cooperation and friendship to the world.