Both countries “cherish freedom and celebrate the democratic values of universal human rights, which face challenges around the world” but which “remains so vital to the success of each of our nations - press freedom, religious freedom, tolerance, diversity,” Biden replied.ģ. Pressed on that question, President Biden said he and Modi had “a good discussion about democratic values". “In both countries, democracy is in our DNA,” Modi said, adding, “We live democracy and our ancestors have actually put words to this concept, and that is in the form of our Constitution”.Ģ. Modi said he was “really surprised” to hear India’s commitment to democratic values questioned by Americans.
Prime Minister Modi broadly defended Indian democracy when pressed on religious intolerance and freedom of speech in a rare instance of taking questions from reporters. Top 10 points on PM Modi-Joe Biden joint press conference:ġ. Modi touted “a new chapter” to the countries' “strategic partnership” after the two leaders emerged from Oval Office talks where the countries' differences on Russia and human rights were on the table. News agency AP reported that Indian officials agreed to the event only the day before, according to a person familiar with the matter who requested anonymity to discuss the sensitive negotiations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during a news conference with President Joe Biden in the East Room of the White House on Thursday,(AP)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently on a State visit to the US, took questions from journalists - a rare sight – at a joint press conference with President Joe Biden at the White House on Thursday.
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