How US Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit going to affect the traffic? Here are the details

This was the first meeting between the two leaders. Harris had earlier spoken with Modi over the phone in June during the COVID-19 crisis in India. The two leaders met a day ahead of the maiden bilateral meeting between Modi and President Biden and the Quad Leaders' Summit at the White House on Friday.

Describing India as a "very important partner" to the US, Harris said that she looks forward to discussing how the two countries can continue to best work together to strengthen their relationship around their mutual concerns and the challenges they face, but also the opportunities that those challenges present. She also welcomed New Delhi's announcement to resume vaccine export soon.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, meanwhile, Harris as a "source of inspiration" for many people around the world and expressed confidence that bilateral relations will touch new heights under President Joe Biden and her leadership. He also extended an invitation to Vice President Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff to visit India.

PM Modi also presented the Vice President a copy of old notifications related to her grandfather, PV Gopalan, in a wooden handicraft frame. PV Gopalan was a senior and respected government official who served in various positions. PM Modi also gifted VP Harris a Gulabi Meenakari chess set. The craft of Gulabi Meenakari is closely associated with Kashi, one of the oldest cities in the world.