INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
achievements in defence and technology partnerships, President Joe Biden and PM Modi sought to step up the momentum in bilateral ties, with
for further demonstrating how the G20 as a forum is delivering 'important outcomes'.For India, support from the US is going to be crucial in
reaching a consensus for a New Delhi Declaration the government has proposed
"Great seeing you, Mr Prime Minister
history," Biden tweeted.PM Modi reciprocated in full measure and thanked Biden for the "consistent support received from the US in ensuring
success of India's G20 presidency"
Modi at the latter's residence after landing here around 7pm
PM Modi said he had a productive meeting, which would further economic and people-to-people linkages between India and the US and that
friendship between the two countries would continue to play a great role in furthering global good."The leaders reaffirmed their commitment
to the G20 and expressed confidence that the outcomes of the G20 Leaders' Summit in New Delhi will advance the shared goals of accelerating
sustainable development, bolstering multilateral cooperation, and building global consensus around inclusive economic policies to address
our greatest common challenges, including fundamentally reshaping and scaling up multilateral development banks," the joint statement
said.The two leaders also sought to build on the cooperation under the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) to build open,
accessible, secure and resilient technology ecosystems and value chains.They also announced a midterm review of the initiative later this
month, as India and the US look to simplify the regulatory framework and remove barriers in defence and hi-tech trade
PM Modi also told Biden he looked forward to welcoming him for the Quad summit next year
planetary defence to protect planet Earth and space assets from the impact of asteroids and near Earth objects, including US support for
India's participation in asteroid detection and tracking via the Minor Planet Centre
visit in June, but no pact was signed
in a collaborative mode.The leaders 're-emphasised' that the shared values of freedom, democracy, human rights, inclusion, pluralism and
equal opportunities for all citizens were critical to the success the two countries enjoyed and that these values strengthened the
