PM Modi, US President-elect Joe Biden discuss Covid, climate change, Indo-Pacific in 1st phone call

2020-11-18 1

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation with US President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday. This was the first direct interaction between the two world leaders since Biden and his running mate, Indian-origin Kamala Harris, secured a Electoral College majority to win the presidency of the US. PM Modi tweeted, "Spoke to US President-elect @JoeBiden on phone to congratulate him. We reiterated our firm commitment to the Indo-US strategic partnership and discussed our shared priorities and concerns - Covid-19 pandemic, climate change, and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific Region." Watch this video to know more.