"I am struck by the extraordinary impact Indian Americans have had on our country in every facet of life. Take for example the historic number of members of the United States Congress with Indian heritage," the US Vice President said at the State Luncheon attended by PM Modi on Friday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday thanked United States (US) Vice President Kamala Harris for welcoming him. Taking out on his Twitter handle, he said that he is 'equally enthusiastic about elevating our cooperation in futuristic sectors.'
At their meeting, the Vice President underscored the Biden-Harris Administration's strong support for World Bank efforts to make investments and spur policy reforms that reduce poverty and advance achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
While replying to a question at the White House forum on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, Harris said, "It is not as though the immigrant story is that one comes here and has no knowledge and awareness of it. Right. And I think that's a really important point to ackn
Appreciating Banga for his past work, Harris tweeted, "Congratulations to Ajay Banga on his election as President of the World Bank. Ajay has been an incredible partner in our work in Central America, helping to deliver hope and opportunity on the ground. I look forward to our continued work
Biden, the Democratic president will face the winner of the crowded Republican primary, which features former President Donald Trump and half a dozen lower-profile conservatives including Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy, both of Indian heritage.
"Every generation has a moment where they have had to stand up for democracy. To stand up for their fundamental freedoms. I believe this is ours. That's why I'm running for re-election as President of the United States. Join us. Let's finish the job," tweeted Biden.
In an interview with NBC's "Today" show before the White House Easter Egg Roll, Biden said, "I plan on running ... but we're not prepared to announce it yet."
"I'm going to Africa mainly to talk with African leaders about what we as the United States are prepared to do to have our role in investing in the future of that continent," Harris said in a radio interview on Friday.