US Congresswoman voices 'great expectation' from Narendra Modi's US visit

Speaking to ANI, US Congresswoman said, “There’s great expectation for the leader of one of the largest democracies to visit the oldest democracy and to renew long-standing friendship around the issues of non-violence, around the issue of democracy and caring about our people always.”

Lee said that the US Congress looks forward to PM Narendra Modi’s state address, adding that the US lawmakers will be attentive and will refer to all of the solutions that the two nations can make together.

“Nations have many diplomatic concerns that they must discuss but the good news is that we have a pathway to India and India has a pathway to the US and we know how to discuss our issues and be part of reconciliation and leadership and continue to work together,” Lee said.

“The Congress will look forward to the state address that he will make in the US Congress that will be both Houses of Congress. It is a very important position to be in. We will be attentive and will refer to all of the solutions that we can make together. As we have already done with India, we have always found ways to solve our concerns together,” she added.

Modi to visit USA:

Narendra Modi will visit USA and Egypt from June 20 to 25.

At the invitation of Joseph Biden, President of USA and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Prime Minister will pay an Official State Visit to USA.

The visit will commence in New York, where Prime Minister will lead the celebrations of the International Day of Yoga at the United Nations Headquarters on June 21.

In December 2014, the UN General Assembly had adopted a resolution proclaiming June 21 as the International Day of Yoga.

Prime Minister will thereafter travel to Washington D.C., where he will receive a ceremonial welcome at the White House on June 22, and meet President Biden to continue their high-level dialogue.

President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden will host a State Dinner in honour of the Prime Minister the same evening.

At the invitation of Congressional Leaders, including the Hon. Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, Prime Minister will address a Joint Sitting of the U.S. Congress on June 22.

On June 23, Prime Minister will be jointly hosted at a luncheon by  Kamala Harris, Vice President and Antony Bilnken, Secretary of State.

In addition to the official engagements, Prime Minister is scheduled to have several curated interactions with leading CEOs, professionals, and other stakeholders. He will also meet members of the Indian Diaspora.