PM Modi holds talks with US Vice President Kamala Harris

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met Her Excellency Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States of America, in Washington DC on 23 September 2021, during his visit to the USA.

They expressed happiness at their first in-person meeting. They warmly recalled their telephone conversation earlier in June 2021. They exchanged views on recent global developments, including in Afghanistan and reaffirmed their commitment towards a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.

The two leaders discussed the COVID-19 situation in their respective countries, including ongoing efforts to contain the pandemic through expedited vaccination efforts, and ensuring supply of critical medicines, therapeutics and healthcare equipment.

Both sides acknowledged the importance of collaborative action on climate change. Prime Minister spoke about India's push for increasing renewable energy and the recently launched National Hydrogen Mission. He also emphasized the importance of lifestyle changes to promote environmental sustainability.

They also discussed areas of future collaboration, including space cooperation, Information Technology, especially emerging and critical technologies, as well as the cooperation in healthcare sector. Both leaders acknowledged the vibrant people-to-people linkages as the bedrock of the mutually beneficial education linkages and the flow of knowledge, innovation and talent between our two countries.

Prime Minister Modi invited Vice-President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff to visit India soon.

We have had the opportunity to speak after you assumed the Vice Presidency. One of our interactions happened when India was battling a very tough wave of COVID-19 infections. I recall your kind words of solidarity that time: PM @narendramodi to @VP
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 23, 2021

The USA Government, companies based in USA and the Indian diaspora were very helpful when India was fighting a tough wave of COVID-19 infections: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 23, 2021

Both @POTUS and you assumed office at a time when our planet faced very tough challenges. In a short time you have had many achievements to your credit be it ok COVID-19, climate change or the Quad: PM @narendramodi to @VP
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 23, 2021

India and USA are the largest and oldest democracies. We have shared values. Our cooperation is also gradually increasing: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 23, 2021

Your assuming the Vice Presidency is a historic occasion. Several people across the world are inspired by you.

I am confident India-USA ties will grow further under the leadership of @POTUS and you: PM @narendramodi to @VP @KamalaHarris
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 23, 2021