Kerry Meets Modi; Talks About Bilateral Engagement of India and US

John Kerry met Narendra Modi on his third day of visit to India.

US Secretary of State John Kerry met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday. (Photo Courtesy: Twitter/@JohnKerry)

US Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and shared with him US’ perspective on developments in the region and beyond. Kerry, along with US Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker, also discussed progress in bilateral engagement since Prime Minister’s visit to US in June 2016.

He also briefed him on the 2nd India-US Strategic & Commercial Dialogue that concluded on Tuesday, according to a PMO release.

Secretary Kerry also shared US perspective on developments in the region and beyond with Prime Minister.

Press Release from PMO

The US Secretary of State on Tuesday as well as on Wednesday in his speech at an event, had asked Pakistan to do more work towards clearing the terror sanctuaries and push harder against “indigenous groups” operating from its soil that are affecting ties with India and Afghanistan’s peace and stability.

Prime Minister conveyed satisfaction at the expanded and strengthened strategic partnership between India and the US over the past two years that has opened up new vistas for collaboration. He conveyed that he looked forward to rapid progress and successful completion of the decisions taken with President Obama at the Summit Meeting in June

Press Release from PMO

Modi also conveyed that he looked forward to meeting President Obama at the G-20 Summit in Hangzhou, China.

Kerry had earlier tweeted: