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Harris meets Modi, thanks India for resuming vaccine exports

  • 24 Sep 2021
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Kamala Harris talks with Narendra Modi on the balcony of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House complex in Washington on Friday. Reuters

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US Vice President Kamala Harris in New York on Thursday.

Harris welcomed India's decision to resume exports of the COVID-19 vaccine and said both countries must work together to protect democracies around the world.

US Vice President said that when India experienced the surge of COVID in the country, the US was very proud to support India in its need and responsibility to vaccinate its people.

"I welcome India's announcement that it will soon be able to resume vaccine exports," said US vice president.

Harris and Modi discussed the COVID-19 pandemic, greater cooperation in technology, space and other sectors, and supply chain issues, sources with knowledge of the matter said.

Modi is also scheduled to Meet US President Joe Biden during his three-day Washington trip.

Both leaders  will also hold a ‘Quad’ summit with the leaders of Australia and Japan.

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