Modi says there is 'unprecedented trust' between India, US: Wall Street Journal

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that ties between New Delhi and Washington are stronger and deeper than ever.
"India deserves a much higher, deeper and wider profile and a role," Modi said in in an interview with the Wall Street Journal, ahead of his visit to the US.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday emplaned for the United States for his first historic State visit. PM Modi was invited by the US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. The visit will commence in New York where the Prime Minister will lead the celebrations of the International Day of Yoga at the United Nations Headquarters on June 21.
"I am the first prime minister to be born in free India, “And that’s why my thought process, my conduct, what I say and do, is inspired and influenced by my country’s attributes and traditions. I derive my strength from it. I present my country to the world as my country is, and myself, as I am," Modi said in the interview.
"We do not see India as supplanting any country. We see this process as India gaining its rightful position in the world. The world today is more interconnected and interdependent than ever before. To create resilience, there should be more diversification in supply chains," Modi said.
What Modi said on relations with China
For normal bilateral ties with China, peace and tranquility in the border areas is essential. We have a core belief in respecting sovereignty and territorial integrity, observing the rule of law and peaceful resolution of differences and disputes. At the same time, India is fully prepared and committed to protect its sovereignty and dignity. All countries should respect international law and the sovereignty of countries. Disputes should be resolved with “diplomacy and dialogue,” not war.
Modi on United Nations membership
India deserves a much higher, deeper and wider profile and a role. We do not see India as supplanting any country. We see this process as India gaining its rightful position in the world. The world today is more interconnected and interdependent than ever before. To create resilience, there should be more diversification in supply chains.
On Ukraine war
Some people say that we are neutral. But we are not neutral. We are on the side of peace. The world has full confidence that India’s topmost priority is peace.
India will do whatever it can” and supports “all genuine efforts to bring an end to the conflict and ensure enduring peace and stability.