US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi would likely meet each other on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Italy, said National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan.
‘Biden expects to see Prime Minister Modi here. It’s up to the Bharatiyas to formally confirm his attendance, but our expectation is that the two of them will have the opportunity to encounter one another. The nature of that encounter is still not confirm’, said Mr Sullivan aboard Air Force One on his way to Italy to attend the G7 Summit, along with the US president.
India’s Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra said in New Delhi that PM Modi would travel to Italy on Thursday in his first overseas trip after assuming office for a third consecutive term.
Italy has invited India to attend the 50th G7 Summit on June 14 as an Outreach Country. PM Modi would meet the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Mr Kwatra confirmed. However, details of bilateral or meetings with other leaders are still being worked out, he said.
Aboard Air Force One, Mr Sullivansaid that Mr Biden spoke with PM Modi over phone while they were in Paris to congratulate him on the election outcome and on being sworn in as Prime Minister for a third term.
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