Biden to host Modi in Washington on June 22 on PM’s first state visit India News – Times of India

Washington/New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi He will make his first official state visit to Washington DC on June 22 after nearly nine years at the helm, during which he has made regular annual visits to the US.
Both the White House and India’s Ministry of External Affairs issued separately worded statements formally announcing the state visit, which is considered the highest expression of friendly bilateral relations between two sovereign nations, usually close allies or partners. It usually involves pomp, ceremony, receptions and a sumptuous state dinner.
The Government of India said in a statement that Modi would visit the US at the invitation of the President. Joe Biden And first lady jill biden, This will be Modi’s sixth visit to the US since taking over as PM in 2014. The two leaders are also expected to meet at the G7 and quad summit in Hiroshima and Sydney respectively later this month.
PM Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden will consider their shared vision for a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific and discuss opportunities to expand and consolidate. Tractor The engagement comes when the Indian side travels to the US for its first official state visit, according to the Indian side.
Apart from Washington, PM Modi is also expected to visit New York and Chicago during his four-day visit starting June 21. For French President Emmanuel Macron in December 2022 and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol last month. Last Indian PM Dr. Manmohan Singh went to attend the State Dinner at the White House during Obama’s presidency in 2009
“The upcoming visit will reaffirm the deep and close partnership between the United States and India and the warm bonds of family and friendship that bind Americans and Indians together,” the White House said in a statement announcing the visit. Travel The leaders will discuss ways to further expand our educational exchanges and people-to-people ties, as well as work together to address common challenges ranging from climate change to workforce development and health security, the White House said. “
Describing the visit as ‘historic’, the Indian government said: “The visit will underscore the growing importance of the strategic partnership between India and the US as the two countries cooperate in a number of areas. The leaders will have discussions on technology, trade, industry, education, There will be an opportunity to review the strong bilateral ties in various areas of mutual interest, including research, clean energy, defence, security, healthcare, and deepening of people-to-people ties.
PM Modi and US President Biden will also explore ways to strengthen Indo-US cooperation in multilateral and multilateral fora, including the G20, the government statement said. President Biden is expected to visit India for the G20 meeting in September, soon after Modi’s visit.
Typically, Prime Minister Modi comes to the US on official working visits, with a community reception in one of the tier one US cities. Modi’s visit will likely be the most keenly followed bilateral engagement in a series of meetings over the next few months.