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PM Modi in US LIVE News Updates: India US cooperation will serve the global good says joint statement

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PM Modi in US LIVE Updates

PM Modi thanks the Bidens for official State Dinner

After addressing a joint session of the US Congress, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden received PM Modi at the White House for a state dinner.

"I want to thank US President Joe Biden for this wonderful dinner today. I would also like to thank First Lady Jill Biden for taking care of my visit to make it successful. Yesterday evening you opened the doors of your house for me," PM Modi said during the official State Dinner at The White House.

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PM Modi in US LIVE Updates

India US cooperation will serve the global good, says joint statement

Affirming a vision of the US and India as close allies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden said on Thursday that the two countries diversified collaboration will benefit the global good.

The US-India Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership is anchored in a new level of trust and mutual understanding, and it is enriched by the warm bonds of family and friendship that inextricably link the two countries together, according to a joint statement issued by the White House following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Barack Obama in the Oval Office and the Cabinet meeting room.

Together, we will build an even stronger, diverse US-India partnership that will advance the aspirations of our people for a bright and prosperous future grounded in respect for human rights, and shared principles of democracy, freedom, and the rule of law, said the joint statement.

After addressing a joint session of the US Congress, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden received PM Modi at the White House for a state dinner.

PM Modi met Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy in the US Capitol on Thursday, ahead of delivering a historic address to the US Congress.

Both leaders exchanged handshakes as they met, with PM Modi thanking McCarthy for allowing him to speak at a joint session of the US Congress.

“It was a privilege to welcome Prime Minister @narendramodi to the US Capitol, one of the greatest symbols of democracy in the world. I look forward to increased economic and national security ties between our two great nations,” tweeted McCarthy.

McCarthy also requested an autograph from Prime Minister Modi during his presentation to the US Congress. McCarthy’s joint session speech booklet was autographed by him.

Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s presentation to the US Congress, other US Congressmen rushed up to get autographs and photos with him.

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