President Joe Biden and his administration will host their first "Summit for Democracy" this week, a virtual gathering of more than one hundred countries including India to discuss the challenges faced by democracy and ways to boost democratic ideals around the world. And at this forum US sees India as an "indispensable partner" for democratic cooperation.
On December 9 and 10, the summit will bring together state leaders, civil society and private sector representatives that the US sees as a "galvanizing moment" for the world's democracies to come together to face the most pressing challenges.
"To work together to defend against authoritarianism, to elevate the fight against corruption, and to advance human rights both at home and abroad, we see India indispensable in this effort," Under-Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya told ANI.
"We are determined and we are optimistic that working with Democratic partners like India and partners from all over the world, we can turn the tide on these issues and truly show that democracy can adapt and can rise to 21st-century challenges and ultimately prevail," Zeya added.
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