The event-packed visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Washington and New York has set the tone for an enhanced bilateral partnership during the Biden-Harris era. Doubting Thomases whose cadre remains undepleted have been forced into hiding yet again. The American President was forthright in observing that our ties were “destined to be stronger, closer, and tighter… (and that) a new chapter” was being launched. A series of high-level interactions, across the spectrum, which have already been slated, would see the contours emerge.
Prime Minister’s interaction with the President and Vice President was most productive with the leaders focusing on the big picture without getting distracted by minor niggles. The conversation was marked by mutual admiration and bonhomie, anchored on the awareness and comfort of similarity of values and purpose.
Both the American dignitaries were nostalgic about their Indian association or roots. President Biden referred to the Vice President’s Indian mother, a scientist, as “a remarkable woman”. In her effusive remarks both in public and during the delegation-level talks, Vice President Kamala Harris referred to the synergies, common challenges and the democratic principles that both sides cherish.
There was genuine appreciation for India’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and her readiness to resume supplies of vaccine as well as the effective steps taken by India in cutting greenhouse gas emissions by establishing 96.96 GW of renewable...
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