US Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of State Antony Blinken warmly welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday as they hosted a luncheon at the State Department. The luncheon served as a significant event during Prime Minister Modi's state visit to the United States, which was extended by an invitation from President Joe Biden.
The highlight of the visit was the historic summit held on Thursday between President Biden and Prime Minister Modi, marking an important milestone in the strong and strategic partnership between the two nations. The summit provided an opportunity for both leaders to discuss a wide range of issues, including trade, climate change, healthcare, and security cooperation, according to PTI reports.
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Prime Minister Modi became the first Indian leader to address a joint session of the US Congress twice. His first address took place in 2016, further cementing the deep ties between the two countries. During his recent speech, Prime Minister Modi expressed optimism about the future of the US-India partnership, emphasizing the immense potential it holds for the 21st century.
Vice President Harris's office tweeted, "The US-India partnership is stronger than ever. Together, our nations will shape the future as we work to create a more prosperous, secure, and healthy world." The tweet highlighted the significance of the US-India partnership across various sectors, such as space, defense, emerging technology, and supply chains.
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In response, Prime Minister Modi expressed his gratitude to Vice President Harris for her remarks, recognizing the immense potential of the partnership and expressing enthusiasm about further elevating cooperation in futuristic sectors.
The state visit also featured a grand state dinner hosted at the White House on Thursday, where Prime Minister Modi was honored by President Biden. The event was attended by prominent personalities, including billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani and technology leaders such as Google CEO Sunder Pichai and Apple CEO Tim Cook. The state dinner served as an opportunity to foster closer ties and enhance collaboration between the two nations.
During his address to the US Congress, Prime Minister Modi acknowledged the millions of individuals with Indian roots in the United States, some of whom proudly occupy seats in the chamber. He specifically recognized Vice President Harris, the first woman, first African-American, and first Asian-American vice president in US history, as someone who has made history.
