Ahead of PM Modi's Visit, the US Says 'Partnership With India Important'

WASHINGTON: In highlighting the US-India connection, Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of State, stated that 'partnership with India is very important' and that the country is looking forward to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit.

"We very much look forward to hosting PM Modi and members of the Indian Government We have an important partnership with India and we look forward to continuing to take steps to deepen that. This state visit will be an immense opportunity to talk about a number of shared priorities, "Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of State said.

He said that India and US “have an important partnership," and are looking "forward to deepen that".

"We have an important partnership with India and we look forward to continuing to take steps to deepen that. And this next state visit will be an immense opportunity to talk about a number of shared priorities, including addressing the climate crisis, addressing trade issues, deepening our security cooperation, and a number of other areas as well," added Patel.

The White House previously stated in a statement that US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a formal state visit next month.

The White House issued the following statement: "President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the Republic of India for an Official State Visit to the United States, which will include a state dinner, on June 22, 2023."

The impending visit will reaffirm the United States' and India's deep and close connection, as well as the warm bonds of family and friendship that unite Americans and Indians.

"The visit will strengthen the two countries' shared commitment to a free, open, prosperous, and secure Indo-Pacific and our shared resolve to elevate our strategic technology partnership, including in defence, clean energy, and space," the statement read.

PM Modi and US Vice President Biden last met in Indonesia. The two leaders considered key and upcoming technologies, as well as artificial intelligence.

Both parties discussed strong cooperation in future-oriented sectors such as essential and emerging technologies, advanced computing, and artificial intelligence during the meeting, according to an official statement from the Prime Minister's office. The two leaders also discussed current global and regional issues.

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