Committed to working with Joe Biden: PM Modi tweets after US Presidential inauguration

In his message, PM Modi wrote: "The India-US partnership is based on shared values. We have a substantial and multifaceted bilateral agenda, growing economic engagement and vibrant people to people linkages. Committed to working with President @JoeBiden to take the India-US partnership to even greater heights."

PM Modi said that the US will lead the world along with India in addressing common challenges and advancing global peace.

"My best wishes for a successful term in leading USA as we stand united and resilient in addressing common challenges and advancing global peace and security," he said.

"My warmest congratulations to @JoeBiden on his assumption of office as President of the United States of America. I look forward to working with him to strengthen India-US strategic partnership," Modi wrote.

The Indian Prime Minister also congratulated Kamala Harris who took oath as the country's first woman Vice President at the 59th inauguration ceremony held in the West Front of the US Capitol.

"Congratulations to @KamalaHarris on being sworn-in as @VP. It is a historic occasion. Looking forward to interacting with her to make India-USA relations more robust. The India-USA partnership is beneficial for our planet," Modi tweeted.

In his inauguration speech, Biden also pledged to repair alliances with the world.

“We will repair our alliances and engage with the world once again, not to meet yesterday’s challenges but today’s and tomorrow’s challenges,” the new president said.