PM Modi to visit US in June; will discuss stronger India-US collaboration with President Biden

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on an official state visit to the United States of America, which will include a state dinner on June 22, 2023, following an invitation from President Joseph Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday (May 10, 2024).

The visit will underscore the growing importance of the strategic partnership between India and the United States as the two nations collaborate across numerous sectors, the MEA said.

Prime Minister Modi and President Biden will have the opportunity to review strong bilateral cooperation in various areas of mutual interest, including technology, trade, industry, education, research, clean energy, defense, security, healthcare, and deepening people-to-people connections.

The two leaders will also explore ways to strengthen India-US collaboration in pluri-lateral and multilateral fora, including in the G20. They would reflect on their shared vision for a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific and discuss opportunities to expand and consolidate the Quad engagement.

"This historic visit offers a valuable opportunity for India and the US to further deepen a comprehensive and forward-looking global strategic partnership," the MEA said.

In a press statement, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, "The upcoming visit will affirm the deep and close partnership between the United States and India and the warm bonds of family and friendship that link Americans and Indians together".

The visit will strengthen our 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 defense, clean energy, and space, she added.