Washington/IBNS: India's premier airline Air India's step to buy 220 Boeing aircraft will benefit one million jobs in the United States, said President Joe Biden in a statement.

Biden called the agreement between Air India and Boeing as a "historic" one.

The statement reads, "The United States can and will lead the world in manufacturing. I am proud to announce today the purchase of over 200 American-made aircraft through a historic agreement between Air India and Boeing.

"This purchase will support over one million American jobs across 44 states, and many will not require a four-year college degree."

"This announcement also reflects the strength of the U.S.-India economic partnership.

"Together with Prime Minister Modi, I look forward to deepening our partnership even further as we continue to confront shared global challenges—creating a more secure and prosperous future for all of our citizens," the US President added.

Meanwhile, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Biden on Feb 14 on the deal.

Modi expressed satisfaction at the growing strategic partnership between the two countries.

The Prime Minister on Tuesday tweeted, "Glad to speak with @POTUS @JoeBiden.

"Excellent discussion to review the ongoing and new initiatives to further deepen India-US Comprehensive and Global Partnership. We welcome the landmark @airindiain- @Boeing agreement which will help create new opportunities in both countries."