[Watch] PM Modi Thanks Biden For Opening White House Gates For Indo-American Community
Washington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his gratitude to US President Joe Biden for the warm welcome extended to him at the White House and thanked him for his friendship.
Modi also mentioned the big honour given to the Indian-American community by the President and First Lady Dr Jill Biden here on Thursday.
“I visited the USA three decades ago as a common Indian citizen and watched the White House from outside… since becoming Prime Minister, I have visited the White House many times.. (but) this is the first time the gates of the White House have been opened for the Indian-American community in such large numbers,” Modi said in his address to the large gathering on the lawns of White House after being accorded a Guard of honour and ceremonial welcome.
“People of the Indian community are enhancing India’s glory in the US through their hard work and dedication. You are the real strength of our relationship. I thank President Biden and Dr Jill Biden for giving this honour to them,” the PM said.
“In the post-COVID era, the world order is taking a new shape. In this time period, the friendship between India and US will be instrumental in enhancing the strength of the whole world. India and US are committed to working together for the global good and peace, stability and prosperity,” Modi said.
#WATCH | I have visited the White House many times after becoming the PM. This is the first time the gates of the White House have been opened for the Indian-American community in such large numbers: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/JPAyiZMiby
— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2023
#WATCH | People of the Indian community are enhancing India’s glory in the US through their hard work and dedication. You are the real strength of our relationship. I thank President Biden and Dr Jill Biden for giving this honour to them: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/WAbx3mf3vJ
— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2023
Modi informed that he and the US President will hold bilateral talks to discuss regional and global issues.
“I am sure that our talks will be positive,” he said, before Modi ending his speech with “Jai Hind… God bless America.”
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