PM Modi, who is visiting America for the 7th time since assuming office in 2014, redefined the contours of India-US ties and highlighted 5 T’s namely tradition, talent, technology, trade and trusteeship.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden on Friday (September 24, 2021) held their first bilateral meeting at the White House and discussed a wide range of priority issues, including fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and economic cooperation.
PM Modi and President Biden mentioned Mahatma Gandhi in the context of trusteeship. When President Biden spoke about Gandhi Jayanti, PM Modi said, “Gandhi Ji spoke about trusteeship, a concept which is very important for our planet in the times to come.”
PM highlights the 5 T’s of: tradition, talent, technology, trade, and trusteeship
Tradition: Modi stated that the seeds of Indo-US collaboration had been to sowed. Modi predicted that the importance of both countries’ traditions, as well as the democratic values to which they are dedicated, will only grow.
Talent: Modi praised 4 million-strong Indian-American talent and its contribution to the US economy. Predicting that such people-to-people exchanges will continue to rise.
Technology: In today’s world, technology will be the driving force — technology for the benefit of humanity. Trade would play a significant role in this scenario. According to Modi, commerce between the US and India is complementary, with one country possessing items that the other requires.
Trade: In the ongoing decade, India and the US can also strengthen their trade relationship. Trade will remain a key area of cooperation between both countries.
Trusteeship: Gandhi Ji’s Jayanti was to mentioned by President Joe Biden. Gandhi Ji discussed Trusteeship, a concept that will be critical for our world in the future.
PM Modi significantly highlighted talent seen as his unwavering faith in youth these two nations to drive this transformative relationship.
He also appreciated contributions of the Indian diaspora in the US and emphasised the people-to-people linkages between the two countries.