US President Joe Biden spoke to a large group of about 3000 people at the White House, including the Indian Diaspora. He said that India and the US are working together on issues like healthcare, climate change, and Russia’s aggression on Ukraine. He also mentioned that with India’s help, they have strengthened QUAD for a free, open, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific.
Indian Prime Minister Modi thanked Biden for the warm welcome and said that this ceremony was an honor for all 1.4 billion Indians. He also spoke about how the Indian community is enhancing India’s reputation in the US through their hard work and dedication.
Modi expressed confidence that their discussions on India-US relations would be positive and useful. He also mentioned that he has visited the White House many times as PM, but this was the first time that the gates were opened for such a large number of Indian-Americans.
Overall, both leaders praised the strong relationship between India and the US and emphasized the importance of working together for mutual benefit.