Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi tweeted on Mondaythat he had spoken to the new President of United States, Joe Biden. In atweet, Modi wrote, "President @JoeBiden and I arecommitted to a rules-based international order. We look forward toconsolidating our strategic partnership to further peace and security in theIndo-Pacific region and beyond. @POTUS."
A communiqué from the office of Prime Minister mentionsthat both the leaders noted that the partnership of India and US is "firmlyanchored in a shared commitment to democratic values and common strategicinterests."
It added, "They reiterated the importance of workingwith like-minded countries to ensure a rules-based international order and afree, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region."
The White House said that the joint agenda is ruled bythe issues such as climate change, Myanmar and Indo-Pacific but Biden emphasizedon defending democratic institutions and norms around the world on Tuesday.
The White House has also issued a read out of a call ofPresident Joe Biden with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It added, "Theleaders agreed to continuing close cooperation to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific,including support for freedom of navigation, territorial integrity, and astronger regional architecture through the Quad. The President underscored hisdesire to defend democratic institutions and norms around the world and notedthat a shared commitment to democratic values is the bedrock for the U.S.-Indiarelationship."
The read out added, "They further resolved that therule of law and the democratic process must be upheld in Burma. The leadersagreed to stay in close touch on a range of global challenges and look forwardto what the United States and India will achieve together for their people andfor their nations." You can access the read out by clicking here.
The press released by MEA stated, "The leadersdiscussed at length regional developments and the wider geo-political context.They noted that the India-US partnership is firmly anchored in a sharedcommitment to democratic values and common strategic interests. They reiteratedthe importance of working with like-minded countries to ensure a rules-basedinternational order and a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region."
You can access the press release by clicking here.