PM Modi, Biden Hold Bilateral Meet Ahead Of G20 Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg in Delhi. Their discussions encompass a broad spectrum of issues, aiming to enhance the strong bond between India and the USA.

At the meeting held at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg in Delhi, both world leaders engaged in extensive talks, focusing on a wide range of topics, with the goal of strengthening the bilateral relationship between New Delhi and Washington DC.

The Prime Minister's Office conveyed in a tweet, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of the United States are in discussions at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg in Delhi. Their deliberations encompass a wide array of issues, with the aim of further deepening the relationship between India and the USA."

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and US NSA Jake Sullivan were also present in the meeting from the US side while the Indian delegation included External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval.

Modi is scheduled to hold 15 bilateral meetings over the next two days when world leaders gather in the national capital for the Summit.

The prime minister earlier said that these meetings would give an opportunity to review India's bilateral ties with these nations and further strengthen developmental cooperation.

"It is my firm belief that the New Delhi G20 Summit will chart a new path in human-centric and inclusive development," the prime minister posted on X, adding, "I look forward to productive discussions with world leaders over the next two days."

"I will also be holding bilateral meetings with several leaders and Heads of Delegation to further deepen the bonds of friendship and cooperation," Modi said.

On Saturday, he will hold bilateral meetings with leaders of the UK, Japan, Germany and Italy besides attending the G20 events.

On Sunday, he will have a working lunch meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, sources said.