Modi US Visit Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in New York on the first leg of his official State visit to the United States. He will now be kick-starting the much-hyped 4-day mega tour to the US today where he will be signing various deals for better cooperation across sectors. US-India defence partnership will take center stage with India set to procure US drones worth $3 billion. Modi chants have already filled the New York and euphoria has gripped the Indian diaspora with PM’s visit.
Modi was received at the airport by Indian Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu and India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ruchira Kamboj, as per PTI.
PM Modi has been invited to the States by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. He is the first Indian leader who will be addressing the US Congress twice. This is PM Modi’s sixth trip to the US since 2014. However, this is his first State visit. For those unaware, State visit is considered as the highest form of diplomatic exchange between two countries.
PM Modi will be visiting the White House thrice during his four-day stay. Not many are aware of this but PM Modi is the third leader to receive a state visit invitation from US President Joe Biden.
Ahead of Modi’s departure on Tuesday, he said that his visit to the US is an opportunity for the two countries to enrich the depth and diversity of their partnership and asserted that both stand stronger together in meeting shared global challenges. Modi said this “special invitation” for a state visit is a reflection of the vigour and vitality of the India-US partnership.
PM Modi’s Full Programme Schedule in New York from June 20-21, 2023:
June 20, 2023:
1255 Hrs EST – PM Modi will arrive in New York
1600 – 2030 Hrs EST – The Prime Minister will hold meetings with CEOs and Thought Leaders
(This is tentative schedule and is subject to change)
June 21, 2023:
0755 – 0900 Hrs EST – PM Modi will participate in the 9th International Day of Yoga celebrations at the UN. One can catch the live visuals on Doordarshan and also here at financialexpress.com.
1030 Hrs EST – PM Modi will depart for Washington DC
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday in an interview with the Wall Street Journal said that ties between New Delhi and Washington are stronger and deeper than ever. “India deserves a much higher, deeper and wider profile and a role,” he said.
Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar would be escorting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his historic joint address to the US Congress on June 22, reported PTI. The first-time Democratic Congressman, who represents the 13th Congressional District of Michigan, has also been invited by President Joe Biden for the White House State Dinner hosted in honour of Prime Minister Modi on the same day.
US Congressmen have expressed their excitement to hear Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming address to the US Congress. Indian Embassy in the US has shared the videos of the two Congressmen – Scott Perry and Nick LaLota on its official Twitter handle.
#watch | Members of the Indian-American community - including those from Federation of Indian Associations - make Tricolour garlands in New Jersey, as they prepare to welcome PM Modi on his first official State visit to the US. pic.twitter.com/4x3sBkQZfR
Prime Minister’s Official State Visit to the United States, scheduled from June 21-23, marks a significant milestone in the relationship between the two countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be reaching the US today. On June 21st, his itinerary is packed with significant events that aim to strengthen collaboration between India and the United States.
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