PM Modi to virtually meet US President to review bilateral cooperation

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet the American president Joe Biden on Monday to review the ongoing bilateral cooperation. The meeting will be held virtually.

The latest development was confirmed by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday. During the meeting, both the leaders will discuss the recent developments in South Asia, the Indo-Pacific region, and global issues of mutual interest.

According to the ministry, the virtual meeting will enable both sides to continue their regular and high-level engagement. The meeting will also help both countries to strengthen their bilateral ties and global strategic partnership.

The statement released by the White House said, ”President Biden will continue our close consultations on consequences of Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine and mitigating its destabilizing impact on global food supply and commodity markets.”

Notably, PM Modi had met President Joe Biden in March during the Quad summit.

President Biden will continue our close consultations on consequences of Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine & mitigating its destabilizing impact on global food supply and commodity markets. Biden last spoke to Prime Minister Modi with other Quad Leaders in March: White House

— ANI (@ANI) April 10, 2022

The meeting has been scheduled to be held on the sidelines of the India-US 2+ 2 Ministerial Dialogue. The dialogue started on April 10 and will continue till April 15.

During the dialogue, External Affairs Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh of India will join Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.

This meeting will precede the US-India 2+2 Ministerial between Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, and External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh of India: White House

— ANI (@ANI) April 10, 2022