President Obama and India’s prime minister looked to quell doubts about the two countries’ relationship.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Obama declare the country’s partnership to be “robust, reliable and enduring” — as well as expanding in a joint Washington Post op-ed Tuesday.
The collaboration between the two countries is “more bilateral” than ever before, according to the op-ed, which cites research and science projects as well as military partnerships, among other endeavors.
“Still, the true potential of our relationship has yet to be fully realized,” the duo writes.
The two called their forthcoming Tuesday meeting in Washington, D.C., an important one — one to “discuss ways in which we can boost manufacturing and expand affordable renewable energy, while sustainably securing the future of our common environment.”
The U.S. will immediately support the “Clean India” campaign, “where we will leverage private and civil society innovation, expertise and technology to improve sanitation and hygiene throughout India,” according to Obama and Modi.
“Forward together we go — chalein saath saath,” the op-ed concludes.
Obama hosted an official state dinner for Modi Monday night at the White House. On Tuesday, more specific issues will be addressed in meetings.
