Biden hosted Modi for a three-day official state visit that included a welcome ceremony attended by a record 7,000 people on the South Lawns of the White House, a State Dinner attended by some 500 people, and a round table with technology companies’ chief, entrepreneurs, officials and CEOs.
“This state visit wasn't about China. Look, India has challenges with China as well, right on their doorstep, but also more broadly in the region," said Kirby.
The partnership between India and America will only benefit the people of both countries. In the last 3 days, many historic steps have been taken to strengthen this partnership. India and America are moving forward as the most reliable partners, PM Modi said.
US President Joe Biden has gifted a special t-shirt to PM Modi with a part of Prime Minister's 'AI-America-India' quote which he made during his address to the joint sitting of the US Congress.
Speaking to reporters, John Kirby, NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications said, "India has to make its own choices about (Russian) oil purchases and we hope that we can continue to see that they purchase Russian oil at or below the price cap, as they have been."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India lives democracy and its does not discriminate on the basis of caste, creed or religion.
The Prime Minister stressed that the global south region has been brutally affected due to the conflict and added the tussle should be ended as soon as possible.
The Prime Minister recalled the first time he saw the White House during his visit to the United States 30 years ago.
LED screens displaying PM Modi's and US President Joe Biden photos were displayed at the iconic Times Square in New York in order to welcome the Prime Minister who is on his first official State visit to the United States.
The Prime Minister who is on his first official US State visit was welcomed by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the White House in DC.
PM Modi received a grand ceremonial welcome at the White House in Washington DC including the 19-gun salute.
PM Modi, who is on his first official trip to the United States, said he was confident that his talks with Biden would improve relations between India and the United States.
Menu for PM Modi's state dinner at the White House: "The theme, the inspiration of State Dinner (being hosted at the White House for PM Modi) was India's national bird peacock," said White House social secretary Carlos Elizondo.
PM Modi US Visit: US President and First Lady on Wednesday received PM Modi at the White House. PM Modi will soon mark his presence at a crucial dinner.
PM Modi addressed the joint session of the US Congress at the Capitol in Washington. Addressing the joint sitting, the Prime Minister said that India believes in democracy, it matters and can deliver.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a state visit to the US later this month.
The US underscored that Prime Minister Modi's visit will strengthen the two countries’ shared commitment to a free, open, prosperous, and secure Indo-Pacific.
Though there were no security threats to US President Joe Biden, it was considered a "security breach", interestingly with no penalty for the toddler.
Over 25 per cent of the donations came from first-time donors to the former president.
Americans can 'have confidence' US banking is safe after failures and fears of global ripple effects, US President Joe Biden said.
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