PM Modi leaves for his first State visit to U.S.
The Hindu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on June 20, 2023 emplaned for the United States for his first historic State visit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 emplaned for the United States for his first historic State visit.
Prior to leaving for the US, PM Modi tweeted, "Leaving for USA, where I will attend programmes in New York City and Washington DC. These programmes include Yoga Day celebrations at the @UNHQ, talks with @POTUS @JoeBiden, address to the Joint Session of the US Congress and more."
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Mr. Modi was invited by the U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. The visit will commence in New York where the Prime Minister will lead the celebrations of the International Day of Yoga at the United Nations Headquarters on June 21.
The Prime Minister will then travel to Washington DC, where he will receive a ceremonial welcome at the White House on June 22 and meet President Biden to continue their high-level dialogue. President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host a State Dinner in honour of the Prime Minister the same evening, according to a release issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
The Prime Minister will also address a Joint Sitting of the US Congress on June 22
The invitation to deliver such a historic speech was extended by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, demonstrating bipartisan support and respect for Prime Minister Modi in the United States.
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