PM Modi US visit key highlights: From meeting Elon Musk to sharing International Yoga Day message; What happened so far
2 min read 21 Jun 2023, 07:42 AM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi's official visit to the US includes a state dinner hosted by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on June 22.
PremiumPrime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden for an official visit to the United States, scheduled from June 20 to June 24. The visit holds great significance as it underscores the strengthening ties between the two nations.
During his visit, Prime Minister Modi will be honoured with a state dinner hosted by President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on June 22. This prestigious event will serve as a platform for further discussions and deepening the bilateral relationship between India and the United States.
Here is what has happened so far on June 20-21:
PM Modi's US visit commenced with a grand arrival at Lotte New York Palace hotel, amidst chants of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' and heavy security deployment.
Engaging with the Indian diaspora, he graciously gave autographs to representatives upon his arrival. The highlight of the visit was the meeting between PM Modi and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who described their conversation as excellent and expressed his plans to visit India in 2024.
During his time in New York, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had insightful meetings with prominent personalities. He met author and academic professor Robert Thurman, as well as essayist and statistician Professor Nassim Nicholas Taleb, with whom he discussed topics such as bouncing back from adversity and the importance of risk-taking. Taleb commended India's efficient response to COVID-19, particularly in terms of food distribution.
Modi also had fruitful interactions with Nobel laureate and former chief economist of the World Bank, Professor Paul Romer, as well as American investor Ray Dalio and astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson. Additionally, the Prime Minister met with members of think tank groups in New York, further strengthening international partnerships.
Ahead of the special event at the UN headquarters, PM Modi shared a message on International Yoga Day, emphasising the global spirit of Yoga and its unifying power. He highlighted the millions of people around the world participating in Yoga activities, guided by the theme of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (world is one family).