Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold bilateral talks with US President Joe Biden at the White House in Washington DC today on the second day of his state visit to the United States. The two leaders will discuss greater economic cooperation between both countries to eliminate hurdles of building a robust supply chain. Mr Modi will also be given a ceremonial welcome at the White House.
After the bilateral talks, Mr Modi will address a joint sitting of the US Congress at the invitation of Congressional Leaders, including the Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer. Prime Minister Modi first addressed the US Congress during his visit to the country in 2016. He will be the first Indian Prime Minister to be accorded this honour twice. The day will conclude with a State Dinner in honour of Mr Modi. The dinner will be attended by esteemed guests including members of the US Congress, diplomats, and other celebrities.
Last night, President Joe Biden and First Lady of US Jill Biden hosted Prime Minister Modi for a private dinner at the White House. President Biden along with the First Lady received Mr Modi at the Presidential Palace.During their meeting, Prime Minister Modi presented special gifts to President Biden and the First Lady.
