PM Modi in US LIVE: This is PM Modi's first state visit to the US.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the US Congress after he held bilateral talks with Joe Biden at the Oval Office. Narendra Modi, in his address to the US Congress, talked about Ukraine, terrorism, defence ties with US and more.
This was PM Modi's second address to a joint sitting - a first for an Indian and a rare honour for world leaders.
Earlier, PM Modi was greeted with a ceremonial welcome and guard of honour at the Andrews Air Base. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcomed PM Modi to a White House decorated with peacocks and lotus blooms today, hosting a vegetarian dinner.
Here are the Live Updates on PM Modi's US Visit:
- When the PM and President Biden held discussion after the ceremonial welcome, technology featured very prominently in the discussion
- 20-25 areas of technology partnership that have been identified in the joint statement are a direct result of the discussion between the two leaders
- India, US to work on developing technology
- India, US to partner in semiconductor, space
- India, US to collaborate on cybersecurity
- General Electric, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited signed mou on jet engine production
- India to procure predator drones from us
Industrialists Mukesh Ambani and Anand Mahindra are among the guests attending the state dinner hosted by US President Joe Biden in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's honour at the White House today. Read the full list here.
"Rising the head in the sky...": PM Modi recites a poem he wrote in address to the US Congress.
"More than two decades after 9/11 and more than a decade after 26/11 in Mumbai, radicalism and terrorism still remain pressing dangers in the world. Terrorism is an enemy of humanity and there can be no ifs and buts in dealing with it": PM Modi in address to the US Congress.
"This is not an era of war but of dialogue and diplomacy. We all must do what we can to stop bloodshed and human suffering.": PM Modi on Ukraine War in address to the US Congress.
"Indian Americans are brilliant in every field, not just in spelling bee": PM Modi in address to the US Congress.
"Our vision is pro-planet progress, pro-planet prosperity, pro-planet people.": PM Modi in address to the US Congress.
"While becoming the fastest growing economy, we grew our solar capacity by 2,300%. We became the only G20 country to meet its Paris commitment.": PM Modi in address to the US Congress.
"India is an ancient nation with a youthful population. The younger generation is making reels on Insta or making digital payments. In India, tech is not about innovation but inclusion. In 9 years, over a billion people got Aadhar. 850 Million got DBTs in their accounts": PM Modi in address to the US Congress.
"We protected our people with 2.2 billion doses of 'Made in India' Covid vaccines, that too, free of cost": PM Modi in address to the US Congress.
"When I first visited the US as Prime Minister, India was the tenth largest economy int the world. Today, India is the fifth largest economy. And, India will be the third largest economy soon. We are not only growing bigger but we are also growing faster. When india grows, the whole world grows.": PM Modi in address to the US Congress.
"We have 22 official languages and yet, we speak in one voice. Every hundred miles our cuisine changes, from Dosa to Aaloo Paranthas, from Shikhand to Sandesh. We enjoy all of this": PM Modi in address to the US Congress.
"Democracy is the idea that welcomes debate and discourse. It's a culture that gives wings to thoughts and ideas. In the evolution of the democratic spirit, India is the Mother of Democracy": PM Modi in address to the US Congress.
"Democracy is one of our sacred and shared values. It has evolved over a long time, and taken various forms of systems. Throughout history, however, one thing has been clear, democracy is the spirit that supports equality and dignity.": PM Modi in address to the US Congress.
"I am told that the Samosa Caucus is now the flavour of the House.": PM Modi in address to the US Congress.
"There are millions here, who have roots in India. Some of them sit proudly in this chamber. There is one behind me, who has made history.": PM Modi in address to the US Congress.
"Through the long road, we have travelled. A long has changed since I came here 7 summers ago. A lot has remained the same like our commitment to deep relations. There have been more momentous developments for Another AI= America and India. The beauty of democracy is the constant connect to feel the pulse of the people": PM Modi in address to the US Congress.
"Always a great honour to address the US congress. It is an exceptional privilege to do so twice. For this honour, I extend my deepest gratitude on behalf of 1.4 billion people of India." PM Modi in US Congress.
PM Modi to address joint session of US Congress shortly
PM Narendra Modi Replies To US Media Question: "No Space For Discrimination In India"Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said India and the US have "overwhelming respect" for each other because "we are democracies and it is in US and India's DNAs to expand democratic institutions".
PM Modi was welcomed in the US with a message at the iconic billboards of Times Square.
#HistoricStateVisit2023
- India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) June 22, 2023
Round the clock message of welcome at the crossroads of the world!@FIANYNJCTNE and members of Indian community welcome Prime Minister @narendramodi on the historic State Visit with a message at the iconic billboards of Times Square.@IndianEmbassyUS... pic.twitter.com/ioVkz2bavn
"We don't believe in exploitation of nature": PM Modi on question about climate change
"We have proved democracy can deliver. If there are no human values, no human rights, no humanity, it's not a democracy. When we live in a democracy, there's no place for discrimination. In India, there is no discrimination on the basis of caste, age, religion.": PM Modi to US media.
"Democracy runs in India's and US' veins": PM Modi to US media
"I met CEOs her and I saw their enthusiasm towards India. In global uncertainty, India and US are trusted partners. GE engine deal is landmark. This deal will creat jobs and create defence cooperation and startups from the nations are important partners.": PM Modi
"We are leaving behind buyer-seller relationship and moving towards tech transfer, co-production." PM Modi in joint media statement.
"This day has huge signifance in India-US relations. This is a new chapter, direction and energy to our comprehensive partnership. US is India's biggest trade partner," said PM Modi in joint media address.
"Indian firms are announcing 2 billion dollars in optics fibre in Carolina. We are opening new consulates. Our nations look together on regional nations. We look at problems unleashed by Russia with war on Ukraine. We are building regional connections to middle east. We're putting sustainable development at agenda of G20": Joe Biden in joint media statement.
In joint media statement, Joe Biden mentions Russia-Ukraine war.
PM Modi and Joe Biden Issue Joint Statement, address media at the White House
🔴Live | PM Modi, Biden's Joint Press Statement After Bilateral Talks#PMModiInUShttps://t.co/ssMrQsNYZM
- NDTV (@ndtv) June 22, 2023
Taking 🇮🇳-🇺🇸 ties to greater heights!
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 22, 2023
Prime Minister @narendramodi and @POTUS@JoeBiden held bilateral talks at the @WhiteHouse. They reviewed the entire spectrum of India-USA ties and discussed ways to further deepen the partnership. pic.twitter.com/cQcSdTp3mk
Indian-American community - a bedrock of 🇮🇳-🇺🇸 ties!
- Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) June 22, 2023
Thousands of India-American community members accorded a rousing welcome to PM @narendramodi at the @WhiteHouse. pic.twitter.com/pYZ3xNGdAa
PM Modi, who is on his maiden state visit to the US, received a rousing welcome at the White House from President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.
🇮🇳🇺🇸 | Together in their determination to take the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership to the next level.
- Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) June 22, 2023
PM @narendramodi & @POTUS@JoeBiden held bilateral talks in the @WhiteHouse.
The two leaders reviewed the various facets of India-USA ties and discussed ways to... pic.twitter.com/gtIp2S6ajh
#WATCH | "The gifts PM Modi presented to US President Biden and Dr Jill Biden signify India's potential and economic diversity," says Union Minister Smriti Irani on PM Modi's ongoing State visit to the US. pic.twitter.com/kcwkde1ZlX
- ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2023
Speaking at the White House. https://t.co/qrAuu1wlnj
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 22, 2023
The grand welcome at the White House is an honour and pride for the 140 crore Indians. This honour is also for Indian-Americans. I thank Biden for this, Prime Minister Modi said in his address.
India and the US are set to announce H1B visa processing changes and open new consulates in a big step-up in diplomatic ties, sources have told NDTV.
The development comes during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US and hours before he is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden.
I thank @POTUS@JoeBiden and @FLOTUS@DrBiden for hosting me at the White House today. We had a great conversation on several subjects. pic.twitter.com/AUahgV6ebM
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 22, 2023
On his first official state visit to the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended an invitation to Micron Technology, a prominent American chip maker, to encourage semiconductor manufacturing in India. An invitation was also extended to Applied Materials to contribute to the development of process technology and advanced packaging capabilities in the country. During his meeting with Gary E Dickerson, President and CEO of Applied Materials, the Prime Minister also discussed the potential for collaboration between the company and academic institutions in India, thereby, creating a skilled workforce that can uplift the industry. (Read full story here)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden will be taking questions from the press on Thursday, the White House has confirmed, terming it a "big deal". John Kirby, the White House's national security spokesperson, said, "We are just grateful that Prime Minister Modi is participating in a press event at the end of the visit. We think that's important and we're glad he thinks that's important too." The format of the press conference will include one question from the US press and one from an Indian journalist, Kirby said. (Read full story here)
Here are memorable highlights from the #YogaDay programme in New York City... pic.twitter.com/roNQMXfmeq
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 22, 2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden for hosting him at the White House. PM Modi noted that they held "great conversation" on several subjects.
I thank @POTUS@JoeBiden and @FLOTUS@DrBiden for hosting me at the White House today. We had a great conversation on several subjects. pic.twitter.com/AUahgV6ebM
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 22, 2023
The Biden administration will make it easier for Indians to live and work in the United States, 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. (Read full story here)
PM @narendramodi held productive discussions with CEO of @generalelectric, H. Lawrence Culp, Jr. They discussed GE's greater technology collaboration to promote manufacturing in India. pic.twitter.com/v116lzVuaR
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 22, 2023
US Plans New Move On H-1B Visa Amid PM Visit, Indians To Benefit: ReportThe Biden administration will make it easier for Indians to live and work in the United States, using this week's state visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help some skilled workers enter or remain in the country.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are hosting a vegetarian dinner for PM Modi. PM Modi will be served a first course that includes a grilled corn kernel salad and tangy avocado sauce, the White House said. The main course will include portobello mushrooms and creamy saffron-infused risotto, with rose and cardamom-infused strawberry shortcake featured for dessert.
PM @narendramodi arrived in Washington DC a short while ago.
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 21, 2023
During the visit, he will hold bilateral meeting with @POTUS@JoeBiden, address the Joint Session of the US Congress and interact with several CEOs and Indian diaspora members. pic.twitter.com/Cg99LUsiUJ
As the official gift, US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will present PM Modi with a handmade, antique American book galley from the early 20th Century. President Biden will also gift PM Modi a vintage American camera, accompanied by an archival facsimile print of... pic.twitter.com/OeYWYpXUQp
- ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2023
"India Is A World Player...": White House Official Amid PM Modi's VisitIndia is a "world player" as well as the net exporter of security and stability, US' National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby said on Wednesday and adding that he is looking forward to deepening the relationship.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets President of the United States Joe Biden at The White House, in Washington, DC.
- ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023
(Source: Reuters) pic.twitter.com/wEr57FS2NX
"Pipeline Of Talent" Is Needed For Both Countries: PM Modi In USTo maintain the momentum of growth, a "pipeline of talent" is needed for India and the US, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at an event here to highlight the two nations' shared priorities around education and workforce.
He was participating in the 'Skilling For Future Event' organised by the National Science Foundation (NSF) on Wednesday and his visit to the organisation was hosted by First Lady Jill Biden.
The prime minister also highlighted the initiatives undertaken by India to promote education, research and entrepreneurship.
Honoured that @FLOTUS@DrBiden joined us in a special event relating to skill development. Skilling is a top priority for India and we are dedicated to creating a proficient workforce that can boost enterprise and value creation. pic.twitter.com/eXibkMme9c
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 21, 2023
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the First Lady of the United States, Jill Biden visited the National Science Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia earlier today as they highlighted the US and India's shared priority around education and workforce.
- ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023
Indian Ambassador to US... pic.twitter.com/EWWJz3KN7Q
Education Is Cornerstone Of Bond Between India-US: US First Lady Jill BidenUS First Lady Jill Biden, on Wednesday, said that education is the cornerstone of the bond between India and the United States.
#WATCH | The US | "If we want our economies to be strong, we need to invest in young people who are our future. We need to ensure that they have the opportunities that they deserve. Through Joe's Investing in America agenda, we are creating millions of good jobs in growing... pic.twitter.com/ISZniZB8PL
- ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023
#WATCH | The US | "...our relationship is not just about governments. We are celebrating the families & friendships that span the globe, those who feel the bonds of both of our countries...the US-India partnership is deep and expansive as we jointly tackle global challenges...,"... pic.twitter.com/MVN4TKbbdj
- ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023
#WATCH | Washington, DC: Applied Materials president & CEO, Gary E. Dickerson, says "I am just so impressed with India and I believe that the opportunity for India's growth in the semiconductor industry is now. This is India's time to drive incredible growth. India is a trusted... pic.twitter.com/jtV2W7YtBi
- ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023
#WATCH | "To maintain a growth momentum, India and the US need a pipeline of talent. On one hand, the US has top-class educational institutions & advanced technologies. On the other hand, India has the world's biggest youth factory. That is why, I belive that the India-US... pic.twitter.com/77MJzqI8zg
- ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023
#WATCH | We can think of starting an India-US teachers' exchange programme. To increase the engagement of scientists & entrepreneurs across the world with Indian institutions, we started GIAN - Global Initiative of Academic Networks - in 2015. I am delighted to tell you that... pic.twitter.com/zxeaNmfjBW
- ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023
#WATCH | The US | "...We have established around 10,000 Atal Tinkering Labs in schools wherein children are being provided with all kinds of facilities for various types of innovations. To encourage young entrepreneurs, we have started 'Start Up India' mission. Our goal is to... pic.twitter.com/wBJ0U7stF4
- ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023
#WATCH | Guest Chef Nina Curtis gives details on the State Dinner that will be hosted for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023
"...We are very excited that India is leading efforts to celebrate the international year of millet. We have incorporated marinated millets into our menu" she... pic.twitter.com/Ts0Smq6TN7
First Lady of the US Jill Biden worked with guest Chef Nina Curtis, White House Executive Chef Cris Comerford, and White House Executive Pastry Chef Susie Morrison to develop the menu for the State Dinner to be hosted for PM Modi. The dishes were displayed at a media preview at... pic.twitter.com/eOZChjdr6W
- ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023
#WATCH | Washington, DC | "After dinner, we will have the opportunity to hear one of our nation's incredible talents - Grammy award winner Joshua Bell. His performance will be followed by Penn Masala - a South Asian acapella group from the University of Pennsylvania who are... pic.twitter.com/4EI3RUDzVQ
- ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023
#WATCH | First Lady of the US, Jill Biden gives details on the State Dinner that will be hosted for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023
"...Tomorrow night, guest will walk across the South Lawn into a pavilion draped in rich greens with saffron-coloured flowers at every table -- the... pic.twitter.com/oNgrXgAHjw
You work to ensure that all Indians, especially girls have the opportunity to pursue education and gain the skills they need for a modern workforce. It is exciting to be able to show you some of the innovative programs our schools and businesses are creating for the students... pic.twitter.com/KXZQpQ8deJ
- ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023
Education is the cornerstone of the bond between India and the United States. Students from both countries are learning and growing alongside each other, discovering the people that they want to become and building a better world together. Working side by side, our nations can... pic.twitter.com/KXaM5M4Kt1
- ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023
If we want our economies to be strong, we need to invest in young people who are our future. We need to ensure that they have the opportunities that they deserve. Through Joe's Investing in America agenda, we are creating millions of good jobs in growing industries like clean... pic.twitter.com/fqL1zF8dXT
- ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023
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