PM Modi Ends US Trip, Leaves For Maiden State Visit To Egypt: LIVE
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"Concluding a very special USA visit, where I got to take part in numerous programmes and interactions aimed at adding momentum to the India-USA friendship. Our nations will keep working together to make our planet a better place for the coming generations," PM Modi said in a tweet.
After concluding his maiden State Visit to the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Cairo, Egypt.
"We (India-US) have added more dimensions in our corporation in the defense and strategic sector,” says PM Modi.
“With new frameworks like Quad and I2U2, we are making major progress together,” says PM Modi in his address at a state luncheon in Washington.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi raises a toast, symbolising the strong bond of friendship between India and the United States, while wishing both countries' citizens peace and prosperity.
US Vice President Kamala Harris acknowledges India's global influence and highlights its positive contributions, such as the impact of India-made vaccines in Southeast Asia, longstanding partnerships in Africa, and efforts to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific region, highlighting the importance of India's role on the global stage.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, joined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President Kamala Harris, delivered an inspiring toast at a gathering highlighting the United States' and India's shared hopes and aspirations. Secretary Blinken, speaking at the event, emphasised the profound belief in opportunity and the collective ability to transform one's life, referring to it as the American or Indian dream. (ANI Input)
US Vice President Kamala Harris, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi converged at a luncheon hosted by the US State Department in Washington, DC.
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During the hi-tech handshake event at the White House, US President Joe Biden delivered a powerful message emphasising the immense importance of cooperation between the US and India. President Biden told top CEOs from both countries that their partnership extended far beyond individual interests, resonating with global challenges and aspirations. He emphasised the importance of cooperation in combating climate change, exploring space, alleviating poverty, preventing pandemics, and creating opportunities for citizens.
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During a meeting with leading CEOs from the United States and India at the White House, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a compelling message of hope and optimism. PM Modi expressed confidence in a brighter future as the two countries work together to leverage their strengths and foster innovation, emphasising the power of talent and technology. (ANI Input)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was joined by Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Mahindra and Mahindra Chairman Anand Mahindra, and renowned American astronaut Sunita Williams at a high-profile meeting in Washington. (ANI Input)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Washington for a major meeting, where he will address top CEOs, emphasising investment and collaboration opportunities. During the meeting, US President Joe Biden is accompanying the Indian Prime Minister.
William Blair, Vice President of Lockheed Martin India, expressed enthusiasm for the progress made under the critical and emerging technology initiatives following the meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden in a recent video statement. (PTI Input)
"Yesterday, a big $2.8 billion packaging unit for Memories and NAND was approved. The India-US partnership talks about semiconductors, cyber security, high-performance computing and AI," says Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on India-US technology cooperation during PM Modi's US visit. (PTI)
"PM said that even after the two decades of 9/11 and one decade of 26/11, the problem of terrorism remains a pressing challenge for the global community. Clearly, what he was highlighting was the need for the international community to recognize that the people who sponsor terrorism, support terrorism, they continue to pose a serious challenge to the safety and security of our societies and have to be very sternly and firmly dealt with": Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra.
"When the Prime Minister and the President held their discussions all aspects of such global challenges were discussed between the two and how India and US could cooperate to mitigate, address, and try and deal with this challenge as comprehensively as possible was also discussed between the two leaders. And going forward, it would be our effort to see how some of those discussions can translate into concrete. Cooperative decision between India and the US": Foreign Secretary Kwatra (ANI)
"The future is brighter when our nations stand together," says PM Modi in response to a tweet by New York Senator Chuck Schumer, following his address at the US Congress earlier today.
Big names in the tech world, film and fashion industry, as well as billionaire industrialists, were among those invited to the State Dinner hosted in the honour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House on Thursday. Billionaires Mukesh Ambani and Anand Mahindra, Apple CEO Tim Cook and corporate leader Indira Nooyi were among the guests. CEOs of Google, Microsoft and Adobe -- Sunder Pichai, Satya Nadella and Shantanu Narayen -- also attended the event.
As far as India is concerned, environment and climate have an essential place in our culture and tradition. Environment is an article of faith for us. We do not believe in the exploitation of nature. India not only works to protect its own environment but also works for protecting the world. We are taking global initiatives for the same. India is the only G20 country in the world that kept the promise it took in Paris to protect the environment. We are working to make India a green energy hub: PM Narendra Modi
Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and US has entered a new level after today's talks with President Biden: PM Modi
"Together we are unlocking a shared future of unlimited potential," says US President Joe Biden as he addresses joint media briefing with PM Modi.
EAM Dr S Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra and other members of India's delegation arrive ahead of the joint press statement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden.
In the post-Covid era, the world order is taking a new shape. In this time period, the friendship between India and US will be instrumental in enhancing the strength of the whole world. India & US are committed to working together for the global good and peace, stability and prosperity: PM Modi
People of the Indian community are enhancing India's glory in the US through their hard work and dedication. You are the real strength of our relationship. I thank President Biden and Dr Jill Biden for giving this honour to them: PM Modi
This is first time gates of White House have been opened for Indian-Americans in such large numbers: PM Narendra Modi
With your cooperation, we have strengthened the QUAD for a free, open, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. Decades from now, people will look back and say that the Quad bent the arc of history for global good. Together India and US are working closely in expanding healthcare, climate change and issues arising out of Russia's aggression on Ukraine: President Joe Biden
"PM Modi welcome back to the White House. I am honoured to be the first to host you here on a State visit. The relationship between the US and India is one of most defining relationships in the 21st century. Two proud nations bond by the three words - "We The People", says US President Joe Biden.
Ahead of the bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden, PM Narendra Modi tweets "Looking forward to today’s talks with US President Joe Biden & First Lady Jill Biden. I am confident our discussions will further strengthen India-USA relations."
PM Narendra Modi will be accorded Guard of Honour on his arrival at the White House
Members of the Indian community and other guests gather on the South Lawns of the White House to welcome PM Narendra Modi.
PM Narendra Modi to arrive at the White House to hold one-on-one meeting with US President Joe Biden to further boost India-US strategic ties, today
NASA and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are developing a strategic framework for Human Spaceflight Operations this year, US administration officials said.
The United States intends to open a new consulate in Bengaluru and one other city. India looks forward to announcing new consulates in the United States: Senior US Administration officials
The Biden administration will make it easier for Indians to live and work in the US, using this week's state visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help some skilled workers enter or remain in the country, according to three people familiar with the matter: Reuters
"I thank the President of the United States Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden for hosting me at the White House today. We had a great conversation on several subjects," tweets PM Narendra Modi.
US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden present PM Modi with a handmade, antique American book galley from the early 20th Century. President Biden also gifted PM Modi a vintage American camera, accompanied by an archival facsimile print of George Eastman’s patent of the first Kodak camera, and a hardcover book of American wildlife photography. First Lady Jill Biden gifted the Prime Minister a signed, first edition copy of “Collected Poems of Robert Frost.”
PM Narendra Modi gifts a lab-grown 7.5-carat green diamond to US First Lady Dr Jill Biden The diamond reflects earth-mined diamonds’ chemical and optical properties. It is also eco-friendly, as eco-diversified resources like solar and wind power were used in its making.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Washington on second leg of his maiden state visit to US
PM Modi leads the International Yoga Day celebrations at UN headquarters.
Yoga is a way of life. A holistic approach to health and well-being. A way to mindfulness in thoughts and actions. A way to live in harmony with self, with others and with nature: PM Modi, in New York
Yoga comes from India and it is a very old tradition. Yoga is free from copyrights, patents and free from royalty payments. Yoga is adaptable to your age, gender and fitness level. Yoga is portable and is truly universal: PM Modi, in New York
"We have gathered here at the UN, at the meeting point of the entire humanity," says PM Modi at International Yoga Day celebrations at UN headquarters in New York.
PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at UN Headquarters lawns in New York, ahead of the Yoga event here that will be led by him.
PM Modi arrives at North Lawn Gardens of UN headquarters in New York to lead the International Yoga Day celebrations.
People gather at UN headquarters to take part in International Day of Yoga celebrations.
"Fully agree with Un Secretary General Antonia Guterres on the importance of Yoga. May Yoga Day bring us all closer and improve the health of our planet," Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted ahead of UN headquarter yoga.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met leading American economist Prof Paul Romer, investor and co-founder of the hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates Ray Dalio, and other eminent thought leaders and exchanged views and briefed them about the reform trajectory of his government to foster economic growth.
Modi and Prof. Romer held discussions on India’s digital journey, including the use of Aadhar and innovative tools like Digilocker. They also discussed various initiatives being undertaken by India for urban development. "Glad to have met noted economist and Nobel laureate, Professor @paulmromer. We had extensive conversations on leveraging technology to improve lives. We also talked about how to make our cities more sustainable and people friendly," Modi tweeted after the meeting.
Tesla and Space X CEO Elon Musk said that he was planning to come to India next year and he also expressed confidence that Tesla will be in India soon. Calling his conversation with Prime Minister Modi excellent, Musk said that it is quite likely that there will be a significant investment in India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the US on his maiden state visit. He landed at John F Kennedy Airport in New York.
White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said US supports India's "emergence as a great power". "We are looking to improve and deepen the defence cooperation between India and USA," Kirby said. "This is a big week here at the White House. This visit will affirm the strong ties between our two countries and elevate our strategic partnership," Kirby said on PM Modi's official State visit to the US.
PM will be meeting Tesla co-founder Elon Musk, Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, Grammy award-winning Indian-American singer Falu (Falguni Shah), Paul Romer, Nicholas Nassim Taleb, Ray Dalio, Jeff Smith, Michael Froman Daniel Russel, Elbridge Colby, Dr Peter Agre, Dr Stephen Klasko and Chandrika Tandon.
Members of Dawoodi Bohra communities in Houston and Collin County welcome PM Modi on his state visit to the USA.
US Congressman Scott Perry says, "I can't wait to see you, and I wish you and the people of India our continued and everlasting friendship."
"Confident my visit to US will reinforce our ties based on shared values of democracy, diversity and freedom," says PM Modi.
"Together India, US stand stronger in meeting shared global challenges."
"India-US ties are multifaceted, with deepening engagements across sectors."
Ahead of leaving for the US, PM Modi says, "US visit will be opportunity to enrich depth and diversity of our partnership."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for his first state visit to the US from Delhi.
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On the invitation of US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the United States of America on Tuesday, June 20. PM Modi will be in the United States till June 24.
PM Narendra Modi's travel will begin in New York, where he will lead the International Day of Yoga celebrations at the United Nations Headquarters on June 21.
PM Modi will next proceed to Washington, DC, where he will be greeted ceremoniously at the White House on June 22 and meet with President Biden. The same evening, the US President and Jill Biden will hold a State Dinner in celebration of the Prime Minister.
On Thursday, June 22, at the request of US Congressional Leaders, including Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy and Speaker of the Senate Charles Schumer, PM Modi will address a Joint Session of the US Congress.
PM Modi will be entertained at a luncheon on June 23 by US Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of State Antony Bilnken.
In addition to formal engagements, Prime Minister Modi will meet with a number of notable CEOs, professionals, and other stakeholders. He'll also meet people from the Indian Diaspora. The Prime Minister will then go to Cairo for a state visit to Egypt.
On June 21, Prime Minister Modi will lead the 9th edition of International Yoga Day at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
Since 2015, the International Day of Yoga has been observed yearly on June 21, following its establishment in the United Nations General Assembly in 2014. Yoga, which began in ancient India, is a physical, mental, and spiritual practise.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed the date of June 21 in his 2014 UN address since it is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and has particular importance in many regions of the world.
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