Highlights I Yoga Day Events, State Dinner, Bilateral With Biden, Check PM's 3-Day US Itinerary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emplaned on his three day visit to United States on Tuesday. On June 21, PM Modi will lead Yoga Day events at the UN in New York and meet leaders and personalities. A reception and a bilateral talk with Prez Joe Biden will follow at the White House on June 22.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday emplaned for his three day visit to United States. The prime minister’s visit to the US will start from New York, where he will lead the International Yoga Day events at the UN headquarters and meet eminent leaders and personalities on June 21. He will fly to Washington on the same day and have a private meeting with President Biden and first lady Jill Biden. A ceremonial reception will be held for Prime Minister Modi at the White House on June 22, followed by an official bilateral talk with Biden. A state dinner will be hosted by President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden in honour of Modi on Thursday night. On Friday, the prime minister will meet with some of the top CEOs of leading firms. Later, US Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of State Antony Bilnken will host a state lunch. Prime Minister Modi will also speak to the Indian-American community at the Reagan Centre. 

20 June 2023

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PM Modi's 3-Day US Visit: Complete Schedule And Agenda

June 21

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the International Yoga Day events at the UN headquarters

PM Modi will meet eminent leaders and personalities on June 21.

He will fly to Washington on the same day and have a private meeting with President Biden and first lady Jill Biden.

June 22

A ceremonial reception will be held for Prime Minister Modi at the White House on June 22,

He will have an official bilateral talk with US Preisdent Joe Biden

A state dinner will be hosted by President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden in honour of Modi on Thursday night

June 23

On Friday, the prime minister will meet with some of the top CEOs of leading firms.

Later, US Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of State Antony Bilnken will host a state lunch.

Prime Minister Modi will also speak to the Indian-American community at the Reagan Centre. 

13:47 IST

PM Modi Visit Live Updates: PM Modi discussions

PM Modi said his discussions with president Biden and other senior US leaders will provide an opportunity to consolidate bilateral cooperation as well as in plurilateral forums such as G20, Quad and IPEF (Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity).

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PM Modi In US Live | 'Thrilled To Witness Historic Visit': Ex-UN Environment Head

Ahead of a substantive state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US, former UN Environment Programme executive director Erik Solheim on Tuesday said he was thrilled to witness the historic visit.

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PM Modi US Vist Live: PM To Meet 24 Eminent Persons

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10:24 IST

PM Modi Live Visit: Modi Is Only Indian PM To Address US Congress Twice

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09:58 IST

PM Modi In US Live: 'PM's Visit Sends A Strong Message', Says USISPF

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is able to build relationships with various stakeholders in the US and his visit sends a strong message that the bilateral relationship is pivotal and the most defining partnership of the 21st century, the leadership at a leading India-US advocacy group US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) said.

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PM Modi US Visit: 'Can't Wait To See PM',Say US Congressmen

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09:07 IST

PM Modi- US Visit Live Updates: Visuals from Ronald Reagan Center

Washington DC | Visuals from Ronald Reagan Center (Pic 1) where PM Narendra Modi will be addressing the Indian diaspora during his official state vist to US from June 21-24; John Kennedy Centre (Pic 2) where PM Modi will meet the CEOs of American companies; US Capitol Hill (3)… pic.twitter.com/gaBwjEFDgj

— ANI (@ANI) June 19, 2023

08:50 IST

PM Modi-US Visit Live Updates: Here's what PM Modi said

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PM Modi US Visit Live: PM To Visit Egypt After US

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PM Modi US Visit: PM's Departure Address

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he is going to the US on a State Visit at the request of President Joseph Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, and this “special invitation” shows the strength and vitality of the relationship between the democracies. PM said his talks with President Biden and other senior US leaders will help to strengthen bilateral cooperation as well as in multilateral forums such as G20, Quad and IPEF.

08:04 IST

PM Modi US Visit Live: PM To Lead Yoga Day Celebrations In US

PM Modi was invited by the US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. The visit will commence in New York where the Prime Minister will lead the celebrations of the International Day of Yoga at the United Nations Headquarters on June 21.

07:43 IST

PM Modi US Visit Live: PM Departs From Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today departed from Delhi for his first official State visit to the United States.

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves from Delhi for his first official State visit to the United States.

He will attend Yoga Day celebrations at the UN HQ in New York and hold talks with US President Joe Biden & address to the Joint Session of the US Congress in… pic.twitter.com/y6avSoPpkd

— ANI (@ANI) June 20, 2023

07:39 IST

PM Modi In US Live: PM Thanks Peopls For Their Enthusiasm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that people from different backgrounds, including US Congress members, have expressed their excitement on his forthcoming visit to that country, and said such varied support reflects the depth of the India-US relationship.