US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has lauded the remarkable accomplishments of India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, hailing it as an "extraordinary success story." Speaking at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Blinken highlighted the positive impact of Prime Minister Modi's policies and programs on the nation.
“We see an extraordinary success story and we see the remarkable achievements that Prime Minister Modi has achieved moving forward under his watch that have materially benefited and positively affected so many of the allies," Secretary Blinken said in the Swiss ski resort of Davos.
Replying to a question about the rise of Hindu nationalism, Blinken assured that the policies implemented by PM Modi have greatly benefited the people of India. He emphasized the excellent relationship between US President Joe Biden and PM Modi, noting that their conversations cover various aspects, with a consistent focus on democracy and human rights.
"We also see our relationship between our countries that is in a new place at a new level. That's been a very deliberate effort by both the Prime Minister and President Biden. At the same time, a constant and regular part of our conversation is the conversation about democracy and about human rights," Blinken said.
Blinken acknowledged the evolving nature of the relationship between the US and India, attributing it to deliberate efforts by both leaders. He emphasized that discussions on democracy and human rights are integral to their conversations and contribute to positive changes.
"When President (Biden) took office, he wanted to make sure that we put back into our foreign policy…We do it in different ways in different places. Because of the nature of relationship, we have with the country, with the government, it's part of very sustain, very real conversation and the conversation that we have off course produces positive change," he said.
Commenting on the recent Taiwan presidential elections, Blinken reaffirmed US support for the status quo of the island country, citing it as a powerful affirmation of democracy. He highlighted the historical success of managing the Taiwan issue in the relationship between the United States and China since the establishment of diplomatic relations.
The Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum serves as a crucial platform for thought leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to engage in discussions on critical global issues.
(With Agency Inputs)
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