US president engages Modi on human rights, press freedom issues

Vietnam: The 46th US President Joe Biden highlighted the points he raised in the meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 

While speaking in a press conference the President stated that he raised the issue of human rights and press freedom in his meeting with PM Narendra Modi.

He added that he spoke with PM Modi about the importance of respecting human rights on the sidelines of the second day of the G20 summit in New Delhi.

The US President stated that I highlighted the importance of civil society and independent journalism's role in building a strong and prosperous country.

U.S. President Joe Biden holds a press briefing in Hanoi, Vietnam. Talking about India, he said “As I always do, I raise the importance of respecting human rights and the vital role of civil society and a free press have in building a strong and prosperous country, with Mr Modi.” pic.twitter.com/EmXzmFCAGV

— Abhishek (@AbhishekSay) September 10, 2023