President Biden Praises PM Modi’s Historic Visits to Poland and Ukraine
Wilmington (Delaware) [US], September 22: US President Joe Biden on Saturday commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his historic visits to Poland and Ukraine. President Biden appreciated PM Modi’s message of peace and ongoing humanitarian support for Ukraine, including its energy sector, and emphasized the importance of international law, including the UN charter.
President Biden expressed his immense appreciation for India’s leadership on the world stage, particularly PM Modi’s leadership in the G-20 and in the Global South, and his commitment to strengthening the Quad to ensure a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific. India is at the forefront of efforts to seek solutions to the most pressing challenges, from supporting the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic to addressing the devastating consequences of conflicts around the world.
Earlier, the Prime Minister’s Office said that PM Modi briefed Biden on his recent visit to Ukraine and reiterated India’s consistent position in favor of dialogue and diplomacy. PM Modi expressed full support for the early return of peace and stability in Ukraine.
PM Modi visited Ukraine in September 2024, the first by an Indian PM to the European nation. During his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, PM Modi emphasized India’s position of peaceful resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy. He stated that India was ready to play an active role in the path to peace and progress.
India has always advocated ‘peace and diplomacy’ for resolving the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. As part of Project Aarogya Maitri, India gifted four Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita & Maitri (BHISHM) cubes to Ukraine, designed to provide emergency medical care through mobile hospitals.
PM Modi’s visit to Poland was the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 45 years. As India and Poland celebrated the 70th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, the two nations agreed to upgrade their relationship to a ‘Strategic Partnership,’ reflecting their strong connections and mutual dedication to deepening cooperation. Both countries can now collaborate in fields like food processing, science and technology, defense and security, e-vehicles, artificial intelligence (AI), green energy, and cultural cooperation. Poland offers significant opportunities for India in trade, investment, and technology, potentially opening new avenues for economic collaboration and correcting previously imbalanced trade relations.
Doubts Revealed
President Biden -: He is the current President of the United States, which is a big and powerful country.
PM Modi -: He is the Prime Minister of India, which means he is the leader of the Indian government.
Poland -: Poland is a country in Europe, known for its history and culture.
Ukraine -: Ukraine is another country in Europe, which has been in the news because of conflicts.
G-20 -: The G-20 is a group of 20 important countries that discuss and work on global economic issues.
Quad -: The Quad is a group of four countries—India, the US, Japan, and Australia—that work together on security and other important issues.
Strategic Partnership -: This means that two countries agree to work closely together in many important areas like trade, defense, and technology.