The leaders of the “Quad” group of nations – a regional coalition seen as part of efforts to balance China’s growing military and economic power – are “free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific regions” as well as the coronavirus epidemic Discussed.
Joe Biden and PM Modi held talks under a virtual meeting of the “Quad”, a group of nations.
New Delhi: US President Joe Biden spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the first time at a public event on Friday as the two leaders held a virtual meeting with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga.
Speaking at the First Quad Leaders’ Virtual Summit. https://t.co/Ypom6buHxS
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 12, 2021
The leaders of the “Quad” group of nations – a regional coalition seen as part of efforts to balance China’s growing military and economic power – are “free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific regions” as well as the coronavirus epidemic Discussed.
“Prime Minister Modi… it is great to see you,” President Biden congratulated PM Modi as he welcomed him.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “It is good to be among friends. I thank President Biden for this initiative. We are united by our democratic values and our commitment to an independent, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific. Our The agenda covers areas such as today. Vaccines, climate change and emerging technologies serve to make the quad good globally. “
“I see this positive vision as an extension of the ancient philosophy of Vasudeva Shiva Kutumbakam in India that considers the world as one family. We pursue our shared values and develop a safe, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific Will work more closely than ever to promote. ”He said.
“Today’s summit shows that the Quad is aged. It will now remain an important pillar of stability in the region.”
President Biden stated that an independent and open Indo-Pacific region was necessary for the futures of all four countries.
He said, “Our independent and open Indo-Pacific is essential to each of our futures. The United States is committed to working with you, our allies, and all our allies in the region to achieve stability.”
The White House says that the virtual meeting of the countries known as the Quad, at the leader level, first shows the importance Biden places on the Indo-Pacific region and will focus on ways to fight the coronovirus epidemic, as well Will also cooperate with. Economic Development and Climate Crisis.
A senior American official told reporters before the meeting that it would refer to “an honest, open discussion about China’s role on the global stage,” the “challenges in the region” to the free trade and commerce sector.
The Biden administration has said that quad nations would have announced financing agreements to support the increase in capacity to manufacture coronavirus vaccines in India, something New Delhi has said to counter China’s broader vaccine diplomacy.