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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden addressed a press conference on Thursday after a conversation that lasted for about two hours.
This was the first time Narendra Modi became prime minister when he answered journalists’ questions at a press conference.
Previously, Modi had attended a press conference after the Lok Sabha elections in 2019, but did not answer anyone’s questions. Two questions were asked of Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden.
First question from PM Modi
Ask PM Modi – India has always called itself the world’s largest democracy, but many human rights organizations say its government has discriminated against religious minorities. You are standing in the White House today, where many world leaders have made pledges to protect democracy. What steps will you and your government take to protect the rights of Muslims and other minorities and to protect freedom of expression?
Prime Minister Modi’s response: I’m surprised you’re saying what people are saying.
People say no, but India is democratic. As President Biden said, democracy is in the DNA of both India and the United States.
Democracy is in our veins, we live democracy.
Our ancestors put it in words: in the form of our constitution and our government works on the basis of the constitution made on the basis of the values of democracy.
we have proven that democracy can deliverWhen I say dedication, caste, creed, religion, any kind of discrimination has no place there.
When you talk about democracy, if there is no human value, no humanity, no human rights, then it is not a democracy and if you accept democracy, live for democracy, then there is no question of bias.
That is why India is based on those basic principles, everyone’s support, everyone’s development, everyone’s effort.
Government benefits in India are given to all who deserve them, so there is no discrimination in India’s democratic values, be it by religion, caste or age. , nor on the basis of the terrain.
What did Biden say about this question?
Biden was asked that many leaders in his party believe that under the Modi government, he is ignoring the measures being taken in India against minorities and opponents.
Biden said that the relationship with Prime Minister Modi is such that he speaks openly and democratic values are discussed, and both countries respect each other.
Second question to PM Modi
Ask PM Modi – Much has been said about climate change, but it is believed that the goals that are set are not met, as is the transfer of technology from developed countries to developing countries. How do you two countries see this problem?
PM Modi’s answer- Climate It occupies a very important place in our cultural tradition. We do not believe in the exploitation of nature.
Indian Railways has set a target of Net Zero by 2030.
The meaning of saying Indian Railways is that every day we have all of Australia in our train compartment, our country is so big.
For the world, we have started the International Solar Alliance and many countries are with us in this.
Along with this, Prime Minister Modi mentioned the steps taken to deal with the dangers related to climate change.
Earlier, both leaders issued a joint statement. Read the main points of this joint statement:
- The association of both countries is necessary for the global economy.
- A new start has been made by putting an end to outstanding trade related issues.
- AI, semiconductors are increasing innovation in the quantum telecom sectors.
- The United States is India’s largest trading partner.
- Both agree that our strategy is about a technology partnership.
- Important decisions were made regarding the clean energy transition.
- There was an important discussion about technology transfer.
- The defense agreement was discussed in both countries.
- Employment will open opportunities in both countries
- US consulate to open in Bangalore and Ahmedabad
- New Indian consulate to open in Seattle
- Ukraine prefers peace to war
‘Sky is not the limit’
At the end of the joint statement, PM Modi said about the US-India relationship: Sky is not the limit.
Earlier, after meeting Biden at the White House, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled what happened three decades ago.
He said: “I came here as an ordinary Indian three decades ago, but at that time I saw the White House from the outside. But today, for the first time, the doors of the White House are open to such a large number of people from India.” . origin.”
He said that both India and the United States believe in a republic and the constitution of both also begins with the same words, “We the people.”
Modi said that today both countries are proud of their unity in diversity.
He said: “The world order is taking a new shape in the Kovid period and in this period the friendship of India and the United States will be complementary to enhance the potential of the whole world. Global peace and stability are necessary for the global interest , both countries in this direction Ready to work together.”
“After a while, we will talk about regional and global issues as well as the problems between the two countries. I hope these talks will be very positive.”
What did Biden say when welcoming Modi?
Earlier, welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden said that the India-US relationship is one of the defining relationships of the 21st century.
Welcoming Modi to the White House, Biden said: “The constitutions of both countries have three words at the beginning, ‘We the people,’ which reflect our shared priorities.”
“There is openness, mutual trust that defines our relationship,” he said.
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