New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached New York on his first state visit to America. A large number of Indians are present outside the New York airport to welcome PM Modi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in a yoga program at the United Nations Headquarters tomorrow.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in New York on first leg of his official State visit to the United States
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When Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives to address the joint session of the US Parliament on June 22, Indian American MP Thanedar will escort him to the dais. Thanedar, a leader of the Democratic Party, represents Michigan’s 13th Congressional District in Parliament. He has also been invited by US President Joe Biden for the state dinner organized in honor of Prime Minister Modi on June 22 at the White House (the official residence and office of the US President).
This is the second time that Prime Minister Modi will address a joint session of the US Parliament. He is the first Indian Prime Minister to do so. Earlier he had addressed the US Parliament in 2016. Thanedar (68) said, “Me and (my wife) Shashi are looking forward to the Prime Minister’s visit to America. This is a historic program for the Prime Minister. I hope that the Prime Minister will emphasize on a stronger relationship between the US and India.
He said the invitation of President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden to the state dinner is an honor and a testament to their commitment to public service and their dedication to advancing international cooperation. He has the distinct distinction of escorting Prime Minister Modi to the dais when he arrives to address a joint session of Parliament.
Describing his personal journey in life, Thanedar said, “I grew up in poverty and came to America with a dream. I am fortunate to have lived my dream in America. America is a country of immigrants, it is a land of opportunity, and this diversity is what makes our country strong.” He reiterated his commitment to supporting strong ties between the US and India.
On Tuesday, Modi will meet over two dozen thinkers and experts from various fields, including Nobel laureate economists, artists, scientists, scholars, entrepreneurs, educationists and health experts. Prime Minister Modi is likely to meet Tesla and Twitter owner Elon Musk, astronaut and author Neil deGrasse Tyson, Nobel laureate economist Paul Romer, author Nicolas Nassim Talib and investor Ray Dalio.
