Modi ceremonial welcome at White House: US President Joe Biden welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrived at the White House. While in a welcome address, Biden termed the India-US ties as one of the "most defining relationships of the 21st century". Biden said he is honoured to be the first to host PM Modi here on a State visit. "PM Modi welcome back to the White House. I am honoured to be the first to host you here on a State visit," said Biden.
'We The People'
Biden called the bond between two nations to be described by three words — We The People. "Two proud nations bond by the three words — We The People," he said.
The President said that with India's cooperation, the US has strengthened the QUAD for a free, open, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. "With your cooperation, we have strengthened the QUAD for a free, open, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. Decades from now, people will look back and say that the Quad bent the arc of history for global good," he said.
India, US relationship one of the most defining relationships
“I have long believed that the relationship between the US and India will be one of the most defining relationships of the 21st century,” said US President.
Biden further said that India and US are working closely on eliminating poverty, expanding access to healthcare, addressing climate change and tackling food and energy insecurity triggered by the Russian war o Ukraine. "Together India and US are working closely in expanding healthcare, climate change and issues arising out of Russia's aggression on Ukraine," said US President.
He said that the Indian diaspora remains a bridge between the two nations.
PM Modi accorded grand welcome
PM Modi was accorded a grand welcome as he arrived at the White House on his maiden pomp-filled state visit on Thursday to hold high-level talks with President Joe Biden, aimed at further boosting the Indo-US strategic relations. PM Modi was received by US President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on the South Lawn of the White House.
A lavish display of the bilateral relationship marked by marching bands and a 21-gun salute to Modi on the South Lawn. The two national anthems were played during the ceremony. Both the leaders shook hands with dignitaries present there. Indian-Americans, who gathered at the South Lawn, chanted “USA USA” 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Modi Modi'.
