World News | PM Modi invited to address joint session of US Congress on June 22

byReena Bhardwaj

washington [US]China News Service, June 2. According to a statement issued by the US Congress, the US Congress has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Narendra Modi) to speak at a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate during his visit to the country on June 22.

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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and House Democratic leader “In your speech, you will have the opportunity to share your vision for India’s future and speak about our Global challenges facing both countries,” Hakeem Jeffries said in his letter to Modi.

Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to visit the United States on June 22 at the invitation of President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.

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The letter further stated that Modi’s “historic speech to a joint session of Congress seven years ago left a lasting impact and greatly deepened the friendship between the two countries”.

The letter also quoted Prime Minister Modi’s final speech: “Our relationship is ready for an important future. The shackles of the past have passed, and the foundation of the future is firmly in place.”

“Once again, we are honored to invite you to a joint session of Congress celebrating the enduring friendship between the United States and India. We look forward to continuing to work together to build a better future for our country and the world,” the letter said wrote.

Meanwhile, the White House said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US would be an opportunity to reaffirm the deep, close partnership between the US and India.

Prime Minister Modi’s visit “will be an opportunity to reaffirm the deep and close partnership between the United States and India and the warm bond of kinship and friendship that unites the United States, Americans and obviously Indians. Therefore, this pair of (US ) very important) President,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre said during Prime Minister Modi’s state visit to the United States.

Pierre further stated, “The President and First Lady look forward to welcoming Prime Minister Modi to his official state visit on June 22.”

The White House press secretary said the visit would also strengthen the US-India shared commitment to a free, open, prosperous and secure Indo-Pacific region, as well as a shared determination to evaluate strategic technology partnerships, including in defense, clean energy and space.

Prime Minister Modi is the only third leader in history to be invited to address a joint session of the House and Senate. The others are former British prime minister Winston Churchill (in the context of the world wars) and former African president Nelson Mandela.

The Senate India Caucus is a bipartisan coalition that promotes relations between the United States and India.

“Once we get closer to the 22nd, we’ll definitely have a backstage call with more information and details,” Pierre said.

U.S. State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedante Patel said recently that he looked forward to Prime Minister Modi’s visit to India when emphasizing the U.S.-India partnership. (Arnie)

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