Honored to Address the US Congress: PM Modi

WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday that he was honored to have addressed the United States Congress twice and thanked all its members for attending their historic joint address where they laid out their vision for the future of the defining bilateral association.
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Modi became the first Indian leader to address the joint session of the US Congress twice on Thursday. His first speech to a joint meeting of the United States Congress was in 2016.
“It is an honor to address the US Congress. Thank you to all members of Congress who attended today. Your presence signifies the strength of India-US ties and our shared commitment to a better future. I look forward to continuing the partnership to foster global peace and progress,” he tweeted.

Modi, in his hour-long speech in English, said that all past Indian prime ministers and US presidents have taken the bilateral relationship further.
“But our generation has the honor of taking it to greater heights. I agree with President (Joe) Biden that this is a defining partnership for this century,” he said.
In a series of tweets, Modi also thanked US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnel, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, among others, for their comments. on his state visit to the United States.
“Your warm welcome is greatly appreciated @SpeakerMcCarthy. Looking forward to enhancing our bilateral cooperation, fostering an even stronger bond between our countries,” Modi said in response to the speaker of the House of Representatives.

McCarthy was also seen receiving a copy of Modi’s speech at the joint meeting signed by the prime minister.
In fact @LeaderMcConnell our meeting comes at a pivotal time. The challenges we face can be effectively addressed, guided by the values ​​we share. Our nations will continue to work together to uphold these ideals for the prosperity of our nations and the planet,” Modi said while responding to Mitch McConnell, the leader of the opposition Republican Party in the US Senate.
“Thank you for your presence at the address, Senator @MarkWarner, and for your commitment to our association. In fact, cooperation between our great nations is vital to meeting today’s global challenges. Together, we can pave the way for a brighter future,” he said in response to the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Thanks for the warm welcome @SenSchumer. It is always an honor to address friends in the United States Congress. We look forward to strengthening our ties and continuing our work towards shared goals. The future is brighter when our nations come together,” he responded to New York Senator Chuck Schumer.
Modi, who will visit the US from June 21 to 24 at the invitation of US President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, thanked US Vice President Kamala Harris for her remarks.
“Thank you @VP @KamalaHarris. Indeed our partnership has immense potential for this century. I am equally excited to elevate our cooperation in futuristic sectors,” he tweeted.
Modi also thanked lawmakers Nikema Williams, Brad Sherman, Greg Stanton, Colin Allred, John Duarte, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Marc Veasey, Don Bacon, Nicole Malliotakis, Mike Lawler, French Hill, and Seth Magaziner.