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INDIA-US RELATIONS

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s State visit and the reception given
by the White House and US Congress reflects the highest expression of friendly bilateral

ties between India and US

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Washington, DC
n a major tribute to the Indian
Americans in the United States,
IPrime Minister Narendra Modi
on Thursday said that they have
played a significant role in further
strengthening the inclusive society
and economy of the US. During his
speech at the State Dinner held at
the White House, Modi said, “Indian
Americans have come a long way in
the US and have always found a re-
spectful place in America’s Melting
Pot. Indian Americans have played a
significant role in further strengthen-
ing the inclusive society and econo-
my of the US.”
He also thanked US President
Joe Biden for hosting a wonderful
dinner and making the visit success-
ful. “I want to thank US President
Joe Biden for this wonderful dinner
today. I would also like to thank First
Lady Jill Biden for taking care of my
visit to make it successful. Yesterday
evening you opened the doors of
your house for me,” PM Modi said.
PM Modi also said that the State Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets with high-level US delegation in the presence of United States President Joe Biden and the First Lady of
dinner evening has become quite the US, Jill Biden during a ceremonial welcome at the South Lawns of the White House in Washington DC on Thursday (ANI)
special by the presence of the peo-
ple of the two countries, as he called problem. I hope you were able to fit said, “There is one more thing left to Previously, US President Joe
them “most precious assets.” in everyone who wanted to come for do tonight- please join me in raising a Biden expressed his delight in host-
“This evening is made special by the dinner tonight,” PM Modi add- toast. A toast to our wonderful hosts, ing Prime Minister Narendra Modi
the presence of the people of our two ed. President Biden and Jill Biden.” during the official State dinner at the
countries, they are our most precious Further Prime Minister Nar- “A toast to good health, prosper- White House and emphasized that
assets. When we met in Japan, for endra Modi requested President ity and the pursuit of happiness, lib- the occasion celebrates great bonds
the Quad Summit, you mentioned a Biden to join him for a toast as the erty, equality and to the ever-lasting of friendship between India and the
problem that you were facing, I am two leaders addressed the State din- bonds of friendship between India United States.
sure that you must have resolved that ner event at the White House. Modi and the United States,” he said. Continued on next page... >>

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