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Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for the United States on Tuesday morning — his first State visit to the country in nine years in office.
“I am travelling to the United States of America on a State Visit at the invitation of President Joseph Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. This special invitation is a reflection of the vigour and vitality of the partnership between our democracies,” a statement issued by the Prime Minister ahead of his departure read.
The Prime Minister is expected to attend at least three meetings with US President Joe Biden in three days, including a private engagement and a State dinner, a lunch jointly hosted by Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, a reception hosted by US Congressional leaders. In his statement Tuesday morning, PM Modi highlighted the “multifaceted” ties between the two countries.
“My discussions with President Biden and other senior US leaders will provide an opportunity to consolidate our bilateral cooperation as well as in plurilateral forums such as G20, Quad and IPEF,” he wrote. “Strong people-to-people linkages have been instrumental in developing the trust between our countries. I look forward to meeting the vibrant Indian-American community that represents the best of our societies. I will also meet some of the leading CEOs to discuss opportunities for elevating our trade and investment relationship and for building resilient global supply chains,” the Prime Minister added.
During Modi’s visit, the two sides will continue working on a roadmap for cooperation between their respective defence industries to partner closely in co-production, co-development and maintaining supply change. Further, they will focus on strengthening trade and investment relations, and deeper ties in the technology domain comprising telecom, space and manufacturing.
During his time in New York, Modi will be meeting Tesla and Twitter owner Elon Musk, according to news agency PTI. This comes a month after reports emerged of Tesla considering manufacturing plans in India and is no longer pressing with its earlier demand for first, lowering import duty on completely built units, which is at 100% for cars costing $40,000 and above.
Find out more about Modi’s US schedule here:
Modi’s visit to the US will commence in New York where he will lead the celebrations of the International Day of Yoga at the headquarters of the United Nations on June 21.
He will also meet prominent personalities and thought-leaders on June 21.
After this, he will travel to Washington DC on the same day. At least three meetings between Modi and Biden and scheduled in three days.
On June 21, Modi will join Biden and first lady Jill Biden for a private engagement.
The next day (June 22), he will be accorded a ceremonial welcome at the White House.
A formal bilateral meeting with Biden will follow the ceremonial welcome.
That evening, the Bidens will host a state dinner in honour of Modi.
On Friday (June 23), the PM will interact with select Chief Executive Officers of leading companies.
Later, Modi will be jointly hosted at a state luncheon by US Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Modi will also address Indian-American community leaders at the Reagan Centre, and will meet members from think tanks, young entrepreneurs, businesspersons at the Kennedy Centre.
During his stay in New York, Modi will meet Tesla and Twitter owner Elon Musk. This will come a month after reports emerged of Tesla considering manufacturing plans in India and is no longer pressing with its earlier demand for first, lowering import duty on completely built units, which is at 100% for cars costing $40,000 and above.
Along with Musk, Modi will also interact with astrophysicist and author Neil deGrasse Tyson, Nobel laureate economist Paul Romer, author Nicholas Nassim Taleb and investor Ray Dalio, among others.
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