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International PM Modi's foreign tour

PM NARENDRA MODI'S VISIT TO AMERICA, EGYPT

BEGINNING OF A

NEW AND GLORIOUS

JOURNEY OF

BILATERAL RELATIONS

“The Future is AI – America and India”. This statement of Prime Minister Narendra
Modi explains in toto the strong partnership and cooperation between India and
America. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official state visit to the US from June
21-24 on the invitation of US President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden
further cemented the relationship. Bilateral talks with President Biden along with
addressing the joint session of the US Congress during the visit strengthened
cooperation with agreements on AI, space, quantum and investment. After this,
several key agreements were signed during his two-day visit to Egypt.

he India-US Comprehensive Strategic
Global Partnership is based on shared
democratic values, convergence on At White House state reception
Tsecurity and strategic issues, and a shared PM Modi accorded 21-gun salute
vision of a rules-based international order. Bilateral
relations have been progressive through wide- Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a
ranging engagement and cooperation. Regular state welcome at the White House during his
high-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra
Modi and US President Joe Biden have been visit to the US in which a 21-gun salute was given.
instrumental in guiding the two governments and President Joe Biden welcomed, where the Indian
focussing the bilateral agenda in the context of community present in the lawn also raised
contemporary issues of shared priority. The US is slogans of Modi-Modi warmly. Regarding the
India's largest trading partner in goods and services. ceremonial welcome, PM Modi said, "Thank you
Both countries are key partners in sectors such as - President Biden for your friendship." Today marks
science, technology, education, health, defense and
security, while the initiative on Critical and Emerging the first time that the doors of the White House
Technology has added new dimensions. Defense have been opened for the Indian-American
industrial cooperation, space, telecommunications, community in such a large number. A state
quantum, artificial intelligence and biotech have dinner was also organized in the White House.
broadened cooperation.

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