Modi arrives in Washington on 2nd leg of US visit

June 21, 2023 22:55

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Washington, DC, on Wednesday on the second leg of his maiden state visit to the US during which he will hold bilateral talks with President Joe Biden and address a joint session of the US Congress.

Modi arrived from New York, where he led a historic event at the UN Headquarters earlier in the day to commemorate the 9th International Day of Yoga, attended by UN officials, diplomats and prominent personalities.

The prime minister, who is visiting the US at the invitation of President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, will join them for the state banquet along with a number of dignitaries on Thursday.

In Washington, Modi will also meet business leaders and interact with the Indian community.

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