PM Modi US Visit LIVE: American Singer Touches Modi's Feet During Last Event; PM Flies to Egypt

PM Modi America Visit:  Wrapping up his four-day State Visit to the US, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that a new and glorious journey of India-US ties has begun and the world is watching the two great democracies strengthening their bond.

Addressing a cheerful gathering of Indian community members at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, Modi said the full potential of partnership between the two countries is yet to be realised and that their ties is all about making the world better again in the 21st century.

The two countries have seen convergence on global issues and their growing ties will be a boost for “make in India and make for the world” efforts, he said, referring to agreements on technology transfer, boosting manufacturing and strengthening industrial supply chain.

PM Modi America Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the governments of India and the US have done the groundwork for the business community of the two countries and it is now the responsibility of the corporate sector to take advantage of this and proposer.

Addressing business leaders and philanthropists from India and the US as well as other prominent members of the Indian-American community at the Kennedy Centre here on Friday, he stressed that the India-US partnership is not of convenience but one of conviction, shared commitments and compassion.

Modi said that in the last three days of his State Visit to the US, several historic steps have been taken to further strengthen bilateral ties. From defence to aviation, applied materials to manufacturing, and the IT and space sectors, India and the US are now moving forward as most reliable partners, Prime Minister Modi said at the event organised by the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum.

US Singer Mary Millben touches Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s feet after singing National anthem.

The partnership between India and the United States can change the destiny of the 21st-century world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday while adding that relationship is not a matter of “convenience but a conviction” to make the world a better place.

“This partnership (India-US) is not based on convenience but a conviction. This partnership is of shared comment for a better world,” Modi said in an interaction with the American professionals and Indian diaspora on the last day of a four-day visit to the country.

Delivering an address at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, he said, “After seeing the bipartisan support to India-US partnership, I’m sure it can decide the destiny of the 21st century.” READ MORE

PM Modi Speech in US: “There’s support for India across party line in the US,” said PM Modi at US-India Strategic Partnership Forum in Washington.

PM Modi America Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday pitched India as the prime investment destination in the world and urged American businesses and the Indian diaspora to take “first and fast mover advantage” as New Delhi continues its growth story.

“There comes a time in the development journey of every country when it sets a new goal with new energy. Today India is also passing through a similar time frame,” PM Modi said in an interaction with the American professionals and diaspora on the last day of a four-day visit to the country.

“Today, India is investing a record USD 125 billion in infrastructure development. There are limitless possibilities for America in this growth story of India. It’s Time For you guys to take that First And Fast Mover Advantage,” he added. READ MORE

“Concluding a very special USA visit, where I got to take part in numerous programmes and interactions aimed at adding momentum to the India-USA friendship. Our nations will keep working together to make our planet a better place for the coming generations,” tweeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi

PM Modi in US: ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ and ‘Vande Mataram’ slogans reverberated inside Ronald Reagan Center, Washington, as PM Modi arrived to address the Indian diaspora.

PM Modi Speech in US: Giving relief to H1B visa holders in the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said Indian-Americans will not have to travel outside India to renew their H1B visas.

“Indian-Americans will not have to travel outside India to renew their H1B visas,” said PM Modi during his address to the Indian diaspora at Ronald Reagan Building in Washington DC.

This comes a day after the two countries welcomed an announcement by the U.S. Department of State that it would launch a pilot to adjudicate domestic renewals of certain petition-based temporary work visas later this year. READ MORE

PM Modi America Visit: On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to the India-US developments as “honhaar, shandaar, dhardaar” during the Hi-Tech Handshake event at the White House, which was attended by US President Joe Biden and CEOs of top Indian and US technology companies. He highlighted that the convergence of “talent and technology ensures a brighter future” and expressed gratitude to President Biden on the final day of his state visit.

PM Modi and Biden have turned have pushed for the “Innovation Handshake,” a fresh endeavor designed to tackle regulatory obstacles hindering collaboration between US and India and foster job creation in emerging technologies. READ MORE

PM Modi America Visit: After back-to-back events on his historic US tour, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday attended a luncheon hosted by the State Department, and said everyone agrees to one common theme: ‘India and US ties and friendship should further deepen.”

The prime minister also raised a toast to the India-US friendship and wished for peace and prosperity of the citizens of the two nations.

US Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of State Antony Blinken welcomed PM Modi to the lunch and shared the stage with him. READ MORE

PM Modi America Visit: “General Electric’s decision to manufacture fighter plane engines in India will be a milestone in India’s defence sector,” said PM Modi while addressing the Indian diaspora at Ronald Reagan Center, Washington.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departs for Cairo, Egypt after concluding his maiden State Visit to the United States.

PM Modi Speech in US: “In the last three days, a new and glorious journey has started for India-US relations,” says PM Modi while addressing the Indian diaspora at Ronald Reagan Center, Washington.

PM Modi Speech in US: “India is now witnessing an unprecedented digital revolution. The changing face of India will surprise you,” said PM Modi while addressing the Indian diaspora at Ronald Reagan Center, Washington.

PM Modi in US Congress: US President Joe Biden gifted Prime Minister Narendra Modi a t-shirt on Friday with the words ‘The future is AI – America & India’ printed on it.

A day earlier, during his address to the Joint Session of the US Congress, PM Modi remarked about the advancements in AI, referring to both Artificial Intelligence and the ties between America and India (AI).

“A lot has changed since I came here seven summers ago. But a lot has remained the same – like our commitment to deepen the friendship between India and the United States. In recent years, we have witnessed significant progress in AI – Artificial Intelligence. Simultaneously, there have been even more momentous developments in another AI – America and India,” he stated at the US Congress. READ MORE

PM Modi America Visit LIVE: The partnership between India and the United States can change the destiny of the 21st-century world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday while adding that relationship is not a matter of “convenience but a conviction” to make the world a better place.

“This partnership (India-US) is not based on convenience but a conviction. This partnership is of shared comment for a better world,” Modi said in an interaction with the American professionals and Indian diaspora on the last day of a four-day visit to the country. READ MORE

Leading American newspapers highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first state visit to the US, with prominent coverage including reports on technology and defence agreements signed between the two countries.

In a full-page coverage inside The Washington Post, the paper notes In Prime Minister’s address before Congress, Modi puts his focus on growth.’ Lawmakers welcomed Modi to the House Chamber warmly, giving him a loud standing ovation.

Some in the gallery chanted his name as lawmakers lined up to shake his hand as he made his way to the dais, the report said.