Modi-Biden talk: US Prez lauds India’s humanitarian support to Ukraine

The virtual dialogue between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden began on Monday. The aim of the meeting is to further deepen ties between India and the US.

Written By Zee Media Bureau|Last Updated: Apr 11, 2022, 10:24 PM IST|Source:

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New Delhi: The virtual dialogue between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden began on Monday. The aim of the meeting is to further deepen ties between India and the US.

The two leaders are likely to discuss a range of issues including the Covid-19 pandemic, climate crisis, global economy and Indo-Pacific.

PM Modi will also discuss the development of an Indo-Pacific Economic Framework and delivering high-quality infrastructure with the US President.

The meeting come at a crucial time when the Russia-Ukraine war is going on where the US openly disclosed its position against Moscow while India abstained from taking a stance against any nation but sought an immediate ceasefire.

White House Press Secretary in a statement said that President Biden will continue our close consultations on the consequences of Russia`s brutal war against Ukraine and mitigate its destabilizing impact on global food supply and commodity markets.

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11 April 2022

21:27 PM

Always good to see you: Joe Biden tells Modi

It's always good to see you. I am looking forward to seeing you in Japan on 24th May (Quad summit), US President Joe Biden told PM Narendra Modi in their virtual interaction.

21:23 PM

PM Modi suggests direct talks between Putin and Zelensky

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he has suggested direct talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky while adding that he found the situation in Ukraine to be very worrying.

21:18 PM

We sent medicines, other humanitarian aid to Ukraine: PM Modi to Biden

"We have sent medicines and other relief materials to Ukraine and other neighbouring nations. On the demand of Ukraine, we are sending another consignment of medicines soon," said PM Modi during a virtual dialogue with Joe Biden.

21:17 PM

PM Modi on Russia-Ukraine war

"I spoke with Presidents of Ukraine and Russia over the phone several times; appealed to them for peace & suggested Presidnet Putin for direct talks with Ukrainian Pres. Killing of innocent citizens in Bucha very concerning, we condemned and also demanded an impartial probe," said Modi.

21:14 PM

Bucha killings very concerning: PM Modi tells Biden

Recent news of the killing of innocent citizens in Bucha city was very concerning. We immediately condemned it and also demanded an impartial probe. We hope that through the talks between Russia and Ukraine, a path for peace would come out.

21:10 PM

I welcome India's humanitarian support for the people of Ukraine: US President

We share a strong & growing major defence partnership. The majority of our partnership is a deep connection between our people and our shared values. Our friendship and our shared values. I want to welcome India's humanitarian support for the people of Ukraine.

21:09 PM

We share a strong and growing major defence partnership with India: Joe Biden

We share a strong and growing major defence partnership. The majority of our partnership is a deep connection between our people and our shared values. Our friendship and our shared values. I want to welcome India's humanitarian support for the people of Ukraine.

21:08 PM

The virtual meeting between PM Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden begins.

Virtual meeting between PM Narendra Modi & US President Joe Biden begins. pic.twitter.com/azByiSiixB

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