Prime Minister Narendra Modi US Visit, Day 2 Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on his first State visit to the United States, addressed the US Congress at the Capitol Hill after a joint press briefing along with US President Joe Biden at the White House on June 22. Modi’s address to the US Congress grabbed headlines all over the globe as he got multiple standing ovations during his speech. The Prime Minister spoke on the need to end war, India’s economy and diversity, sustainable agriculture, women empowerment, terrorism and much more! Even the Capitol Hill was echoing with Modi chants.
In his joint press briefing with POTUS Joe Biden on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that there was no discrimination in his government’s policies on religious grounds and that it enforced the law equally, without bias. He said that democracy is India’s spirit and it runs in the country’s veins as he dismissed allegations of discrimination against religious minorities in India. The briefing was followed by the bilateral meeting that was held between Modi and Biden.
After the historic Capitol Hill address, a grand state dinner was organised by the Biden administration in honour of PM Modi. Several eminent personalities from the US and India attended the State dinner. From Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to Google boss Sundar Pichai to Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani to Anand Mahindra, the state dinner saw several dignitaries.
Earlier in the day, PM Modi received a grand ceremonial welcome at the White House where thousands were seen chanting his name in unison.
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#watch | Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy at the US Capitol.
(Source: Speaker's office) pic.twitter.com/X4VacW1rEz
India and the US are collaborating to send an Indian astronaut to the international space station in 2024, US President Joe Biden said here on Thursday after a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing the media after bilateral talks with Modi, Biden said India and the US were collaborating in nearly every human endeavour in delivering progress across the board.
“From designing new ways to diagnosing and treating new illnesses like cancer and diabetes to collaboration on human space flight, including on sending an Indian astronaut to the international space station in 2024…,” Biden said with Modi by his side. Modi also said that India has decided to sign the Artemis Accords and taken a great leap forward. (PTI)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (local time) emphasized the need to combat terrorism and extremism, which pose a genuine threat to democracy, the rule of law, and human rights. Speaking during a joint press conference with US President Joe Biden at the White House, PM Modi said, “India and America are walking shoulder to shoulder in the fight against terrorism and extremism. We agree that concerted action is necessary to end cross-border terrorism.” Notably, these remarks come in the wake of China's obstruction of UN proposals to designate Sajid Mir of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayyiba as a “global terrorist.” Even after 15 years since the Mumbai terrorist attacks, the masterminds behind the atrocity have yet to be brought to justice. So the first and most critical gap to combat terrorism is to address avoiding double standards and this self-defeating justification of good terrorists versus bad terrorists. (ANI)
Washington, DC | Members of the Indian diaspora stand outside Capitol Hill, as they await the arrival of PM Narendra Modi.
PM will address the Joint Sitting of the US Congress shortly. pic.twitter.com/ZQf4XvX3kt
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at Capitol Hill where he will address the Joint Sitting of the US Congress shortly.
Prime Minister narendra Modi will address the Joint Sitting of the US Congress shortly.
Heartened to see the enthusiastic turnout from the Indian community at the White House. Their support and warmth truly embody the deep ties that bind our two nations together. It's a testament to our shared values and mutual respect. pic.twitter.com/leYtlkZB9t
Deeply touched by the warm and gracious welcome at the White House. Looking forward to fostering even deeper ties and mutual cooperation in the times to come. pic.twitter.com/W2e78ayylM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, “We welcome the setting up of consulates in Ahmedabad and Bengaluru. Likewise, we will open a new mission in Seattle.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that democracy runs in India’s veins as he dismissed allegations of discrimination against religious minorities in India.
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#watch | We have launched an international solar alliance for the world and today several countries in the world are working with us. We are seeing that due to natural calamities, there is a huge loss to the infrastructure. We care about our future generations, so we are taking a… pic.twitter.com/Ida7S1CGve
President Joe Biden said Thursday that his comments calling Chinese leader Xi Jinping a “dictator” did not undermine progress in the U.S. relationship with China and that he expects to meet with Xi in future.Biden said his blunt statements regarding China are “just not something I’m going to change very much.”China's government earlier Thursday registered a formal protest of his remarks. At a campaign fund-raiser earlier in the week, Biden called the Chinese president a dictator, depicted him as out-of-touch during last winter’s tumult over a Chinese spy balloon and dismissed China as having “real economic difficulties.”Biden was speaking at a White House news conference alongside visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (AP)
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi touted his country's efforts at tackling climate change, noting that it has already fulfilled its promises under the Paris climate agreement. The 2015 Paris Agreement, a global climate pact, commits its nearly 200 signatories collectively to keep global warming “well below” 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit), above pre-industrial times. (Reuters)
#watch | As far as India is concerned, environment and climate have an essential place in our culture and tradition. Environment is an article of faith for us. We do not believe in the exploitation of nature. India not only works to protect its own environment but also works for… pic.twitter.com/wLIpZVFWFe
#watch | "We are a democracy...India & America both have democracy in our DNA. Democracy is in our spirit & we live it and it's written in our Constitution...So no question of discrimination on the grounds of caste, creed or religion arises. That is why, India believes in sabka… pic.twitter.com/orVkCVkLLf
Democracy can deliver and when we talk about democracy, there is no discrimination on basis of caste, creed, religion etc: PM Modi
Our economic relationship is booming. Trade between our countries has almost doubled over the past decade to more than $191 billion supporting tens of thousands of good jobs in both India and the United States. One million American jobs across 44 states will be supported by the purchase of more than 200 American-made Boeing aircraft that Air Indian is announcing earlier this year and with this visit, Indian firms are announcing more than $2 billion in new investments in manufacturing solar in Colorado, steel in Ohio, and optic fiber in South Carolina: US President Joe Biden issues joint press statement with PM Narendra Modi
We have agreed to join the Artemis Accords. We have taken a new leap in our space cooperation: PM Modi
We are doubling down on our cooperation to secure our semiconductor supply chains, and growing our major defence partnership with more joint exercises, more cooperation between our defence industries, and more consultation and coordination across all domains: US President Joe Biden issues joint press statement with PM Narendra Modi
Indian companies are announcing more than $2 billion in U.S. investments as part of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington, President Joe Biden said after a bilateral meeting between the two leaders. (Reuters)
Addressing the press meet with @POTUS @JoeBiden. https://t.co/qWx0tH82HH
Our ties boost global economic future. Technologies like semiconductor and AI are our top focus: PM Modi
The partnership is among the most consequential in the world that is stronger, closer and more dynamic in any time in history: US President Joe Biden issues joint press statement with PM Narendra Modi pic.twitter.com/PtXpFW9LiW
Very productive meet with PM Modi. India and US working towards a shared future. QUAD working towards the security of the Indo-Pacific. Top focus on semiconductor and AI : Joe Biden
Indian, Americans are both people who innovate and create: Biden
Relation with India deeper and stronger.. Defence, telecom and economy booming : Biden
Washington, DC | EAM Dr S Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra and other members of India's delegation arrive ahead of the joint press statement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden.
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Washington, DC | US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make a joint press statement soon. They held a bilateral meeting at The Oval Office of the White House earlier today. pic.twitter.com/oKb9qi0XPh
The Indian delegation includes External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval and other top diplomats. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense, Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce part of the US contingent.