New Delhi, July 28 (TIWN) "At a time of rising global threats to democracy and international freedoms -- we talk about a democratic recession -- it's vital that we two world leading democracies continue to stand together in support of these ideals," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said here on Wednesday.

"At a time of rising global threats to democracy and international freedoms -- we talk about a democratic recession -- it's vital that we two world-leading democracies continue to stand together in support of these ideals," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said. 

On the first day of his visit to India, Blinken while addressing civil society representatives said, "Here in India, that includes the free media, independent courts, a vibrant and free and fair electoral system -- the largest expression of free political will by citizens anywhere in the world."