Our partnership will be a model for the rest of the world: Modi, Obama

Smiles to end the day.Minister @SushmaSwaraj wit draws smiles from Secy @JohnKerry & laughs from Prez @BarackObama pic.twitter.com/e6GWVYVO5F

— Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) September 30, 2014

Earlier, before he left New York for Washington, Modi told the Council for Foreign Relations that “there is a need to take the challenge of terrorism seriously. It’s sad that many countries could not earlier understand the ugly face of terrorism which is an enemy of humanity”. Terrorism, her said, could not be measured on the scale of political plus and minus. “The world will have to speak in one voice against terrorism.”

The vision statement, released by White House, promised a model: “We have a vision that the United States and India will have a transformative relationship as trusted partners in the 21st century. Our partnership will be a model for the rest of the world.”

The first meeting. Prez @BarackObama escorts PM @narendramodi to the dinner at their 1st meeting in the White House. pic.twitter.com/6FJuGqO7Qg — Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) September 30, 2014

“Our strategic partnership rests on our shared mission to provide equal opportunity for our people through democracy and freedom… The currents of kinship and commerce, scholarship and science tie our countries together. They allow us to rise above differences by maintaining the long-term perspective. Every day, in myriad ways, our cooperation fortifies a relationship that matches the innumerable ties between our peoples, who have produced works of art and music, invented cutting-edge technology, and responded to crises across the globe.”

“Our strategic partnership is a joint endeavor for prosperity and peace. Through intense consultations, joint exercises, and shared technology, our security cooperation will make the region and the world safe and secure. Together, we will combat terrorist threats and keep our homelands and citizens safe from attacks, while we respond expeditiously to humanitarian disasters and crises. We will prevent the spread of weapons of mass destruction, and remain committed to reducing the salience of nuclear weapons, while promoting universal, verifiable, and non-discriminatory nuclear disarmament.”

The statement dwelt on “joint research and collaboration in every aspect, ranging from particles of creation to outer space” to “produce boundless innovation and high technology collaboration that changes our lives”.

At the dining table. Prez @BarackObama & PM @narendramodi discuss opportunities of working together. pic.twitter.com/4UVoYtLHwk

— Syed Akbaruddin (@MEAIndia) September 30, 2014

“Open markets, fair and transparent practices will allow trade in goods and services to flourish… The United States and India commit to expand and deepen our strategic partnership in order to harness the inherent potential of our two democracies and the burgeoning ties between our people, economies, and businesses. Together we seek a reliable and enduring friendship that bolsters security and stability, contributes to the global economy, and advances peace and prosperity for our citizens and throughout the world,” it stated.