Biden believes ties with India one of most important ties: White House

April 09, 2022 09:30

President Joe Biden believes that the US-India partnership is the most important relationship the United States has in the world, said White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Friday (local time).

Speaking about the India-US 2+2 dialogue under the Biden administration next week, the White House press secretary said that the President expects that the dialogue will continue driving forward US' work with India and shared goals in Indo-Pacific region.

"President Biden believes our partnership with India is one of the most important relationships we have in the world. As you know, he met with Presi- -- Prime Minister Modi and other Quad leaders in March. He expects that at this 2+2, Secretary Blinken and Secretary Austin will continue driving forward our work with India and our shared goals in the Indo-Pacific region and around the world," she said in a statement.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J Austin III will welcome Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in an enhanced honour cordon ceremony at the Pentagon on April 11 (Sunday). -- ANI

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