Biden warmly welcomes India's Modi despite questions about human rights issues
President Biden is welcoming India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a state dinner at the White House. The two leaders share concerns about countering China.
by Asma Khalid
Jun 22, 2023
3 minutes
President Biden is rolling out the red carpet for India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, welcoming him to Washington with an honor reserved for the closest allies of the United States — a state visit that includes a glitzy black-tie dinner.
It's a sign of the importance the White House places on its relationship with India, the world's most populous country, which it sees as an indispensable partner in countering the influence of China.
But it's also a sign of the delicate balance Biden is trying
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