Biden, India's Modi, discuss climate, Myanmar in call - White House


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  • Tuesday, 09 Feb 2021

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden walks into the Oval Office as he arrives from New Castle, Delaware at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 8, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed in a call on Monday to work closely to fight COVID-19, renew their partnership on climate change and defend democratic institution and norms around the world, including in Myanmar.

"The leaders agreed to continuing close cooperation to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific, including support for freedom of navigation, territorial integrity, and a stronger regional architecture through the Quad," the White House said in a statement.

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