President Joe Biden spoke Monday (Feb. 8) with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and security in the Indo-Pacific region.
President Joe Biden spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today (Feb. 8) and pledged that the United States and India will work closely to win the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, resume our partnership on climate change, and rebuild the global economy in a way that benefits the people of both countries,” the White House said in a press release issued Monday. the people of both countries to rebuild the global economy, and work together to fight the scourge of global terrorism.”
Under former U.S. President Donald Trump (Trump), India was seen as a key ally in dealing with the Chinese Communist challenge. During his presidency, Trump introduced a new concept of a free and open Indo-Pacific region and reactivated the “Quadrilateral Alliance” (also known as the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue), a cooperative mechanism among the United States, Japan, Australia and India. Then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said that he also intends to expand the Quadripartite Alliance to include more countries when appropriate to meet the challenge of the Chinese Communist Party.
In a White House press release issued Monday, it appears that the Biden Administration will continue some of the former administration’s strategies in the Indo-Pacific region, such as continuing to work closely with India to strengthen the “Quadrilateral Alliance” cooperation.
The White House said, “The two leaders (Biden and Modi) agreed to continue to work closely together to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific region, including by supporting freedom of navigation, territorial integrity and a stronger regional architecture through the ‘Quadrilateral Alliance’.
The White House said Biden emphasized the desire to defend democratic institutions and norms around the world, noting that a shared commitment to democratic values is the cornerstone of the U.S.-India relationship.
“They also resolved that the rule of law and democratic processes must be upheld in Burma,” the statement said. The two leaders agreed to stay in close touch on a range of global challenges and look forward to what the United States and India can accomplish together for their people and their country.” The White House said.
After his call with Biden, Modi said, “President Biden and I are committed to a rules-based international order. We look forward to strengthening our strategic partnership and advancing peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.”
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