New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is scheduled to visit the US on June 22 following an invitation from President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, will be the second head of government to address a joint session of the US after Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Congress.
PM Modi on Tuesday said he was honored to accept the invitation and looked forward to addressing a joint sitting of the US Congress on June 22. PM Modi tweeted on Tuesday, “Looking forward to accepting and once again addressing the joint meeting of Congress.”
The PM further wrote: “We are proud of our Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership with the US, which is built on a foundation of shared democratic values, strong people-to-people ties and an unwavering commitment to global peace and prosperity.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “India is proud of its Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership with the US which is built on a foundation of shared democratic values, strong people-to-people ties and an unwavering commitment to global peace and prosperity.”
He sent a tweet thanking House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries for their invitation to address a joint meeting of the US Congress later during his visit to the country. I commented on this. this month.
The United States Congress recently invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address a joint meeting of the House of Representatives and the Senate during his visit to the country on June 22, according to a statement issued by the US Congress.
PM Modi’s second address at the joint meeting of the US Congress is historic. He is the first Indian PM to do this twice.
Globally, as head of government, PM Modi is second only to Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu, who has done it thrice.
This honor given to PM Modi shows the bipartisan respect and support for him in America.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries sent a message to PM Modi: “During your address, you will have your vision for India’s future.” There will be an opportunity to share perspectives and speak to the global challenges that both our countries are facing.”
PM Modi is scheduled to visit the US on June 22 following the invitation of President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. The letter further states that Modi’s “historic address to the joint sitting of Congress seven years ago left a lasting impression and greatly deepened the friendship between the two countries”.
The letter also quoted PM Modi’s last address: “Our relationship is poised for an important future. The obstacles of the past are behind us and the foundation for the future is firmly in place.”
“Once again, we will be honored to join a joint sitting of Congress to celebrate the enduring friendship between the United States and India. We look forward to working together to create a brighter future for our nations and country.” Look forward to continuing. world,” read the letter.
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.