Prime Minister Modi’s June 22 state visit, the highest level of diplomatic reception, will boost the US and India’s «shared commitment to a free, open, prosperous and secure Indo-Pacific», the White House said earlier.
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US, the White House on Monday dismissed concerns about the health of democracy in India, saying it is vibrant and anybody who happens to go to New Delhi can see that for themselves.
«India is a vibrant democracy. Anybody that, you know, happens to go to New Delhi can see that for themselves. And certainly, I would expect that the strength and health of democratic institutions will be part of the discussion,» John Kirby, Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the National Security Council in the White House, said addressing a news conference.
«And, look, we never shy away. And you can do that with friends; you’re supposed to do that with friends. You never shy away from expressing concerns that we might have with anyone around the world,» Kirby said in response to a question on the health of Indian democracy under Prime Minister Modi.
