Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival at White House.

By, Harshadkr. Arun Salve

By, Harshadkr. Arun Salve

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the United States for his visit on 22 June 2023. He addressed the US Congress and attended a state dinner hosted by President Joe Biden. The two leaders held a bilateral meeting and signed several agreements. The visit is expected to strengthen the relationship between India and the United States.

After a one-on-one bilateral discussion with United States President Joe Biden and a speech to a joint sitting of the US Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the White House for a State Dinner, the final engagement of the day.

At the US Congress, Modi spoke about issues such as trade, terrorism, global conflict, sustainable development and women empowerment. However, he emphasized on India-US ties.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the US Congress for the second time and was followed by a Congressional reception. Modi was then whisked away to the official State dinner hosted by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. Prior to this, Modi and Biden addressed a press conference and took questions at the White House. During the press conference, Biden said, "PM and I had a good discussion regarding democratic values."

Here are the full highlights of Modi's address to the US Congress.

·         Fostering Democracy: Acknowledging President Biden's belief that theirs is a defining partnership of this century, Modi emphasized that their alliance serves a larger purpose. He stated, "Democracy, demography, and destiny give us that purpose."

·         Ukraine War & Terrorism: Modi commented on global conflicts, appearing to hint at Russia's invasion of Ukraine, said, "This is not an era of war but it is one of dialogue and diplomacy and we all must do what we can to stop the bloodshed and human suffering."

·         Uniting Cultures & Indian Community: PM Modi also highlighted the importance of the Indian diaspora in US and said, "There are millions here who have roots in India, some of them sit proudly in this chamber and there is one behind me," referring to Vice President Kamala Harris.

·         Women Empowerment: PM Modi specifically acknowledged the remarkable achievements of women and shared an inspiring story about President of India, Draupadi Murmu, who transcended a humble tribal background to assume the esteemed position of Head of State.

·         Sustainable Development: PM Modi highlighted significant initiatives, underlining India's dedication, including the fulfillment of India's commitments under the Paris Agreement and the promotion of renewable energy sources.

·         Fostering Collaboration: Modi further emphasised on the collaborative efforts between India and the US in diverse fields, including space exploration, maritime cooperation, scientific research, semiconductor technology, startup innovation, sustainability initiatives, technology development, trade, agriculture, finance, art, and artificial intelligence.

 

President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a press conference and took questions at the White House. During the press conference, Biden said, "PM and I had a good discussion regarding democratic values."

Location: India

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