India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his first official visit to the United States, which he starts on Tuesday, would strengthen the relations between the two countries.
"I am confident that my visit to the US will reinforce our ties based on shared values of democracy, diversity, and freedom. Together we stand stronger in meeting the shared global challenges," Modi said in a statement.
Modi mentioned that India and the US cooperate in multiple sectors, including science, technology, education, health, defense, and security, adding that his discussions with US President Joe Biden and other senior US officials will contribute to strengthening cooperation between the two countries, bilaterally, as well as in multilateral forums.
The prime minister's trip to the US will begin in New York, where he will lead celebrations for the International Day of Yoga at the United Nations Headquarters on June 21.
He will fly to Washington, D.C., on June 22 to meet with President Joe Biden and will be joined by First Lady Jill Biden for a state dinner that same evening.
Modi will also address the US Congress on June 22 at the invitation of Congress leaders. The next day, the Indian Prime Minister will attend a lunch hosted by US Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Apart from official engagements, he is expected to hold several meetings with CEOs of leading companies.
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