PM Modi reaches Washington DC for second phase of US State visit
PM Modi reaches Washington DC for second phase of US State visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Washington DC on Wednesday where he will be received by President Joe Biden. He will be attending a state dinner hosted by Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands at the Joint Base Andrews in Washington, DC. pic.twitter.com/qTZlZa3E0k
— ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023
PM Modi arrived in Washington DC on a rainy day.
“Reached Washington DC. The warmth of the Indian community and the blessings of Indra Devta made the arrival even more special,” he wrote on Twitter.
Reached Washington DC. The warmth of the Indian community and the blessings of Indra Devta made the arrival even more special. pic.twitter.com/V0sXSyUbTX
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 21, 2023
He was greeted by US officials and Indian expats at the Andrew Airbase of Washington.
The national anthems of India and the United States were also played at the airbase.
Here, the Prime Minister will address a joint meeting of the US Congress.
He will also inspect the Guard of Honour in the Naval Office on Thursday.
Members of the Indian diaspora participated in cultural events and performed ‘garba’ outside the hotel where the prime minister will lodge.
#WATCH | Members of the Indian diaspora participate in a cultural event in Washington, DC as they await the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. pic.twitter.com/OT7vyyeTC2
— ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023
#WATCH | USA: Members of the Indian diaspora perform ‘Garba’ outside the hotel in Washington DC, where PM Modi is scheduled to arrive today.
PM is on a State visit to the USA at the invitation of US President Joseph Biden and First Lady Dr Jill Biden. pic.twitter.com/vhvi7TlhR0
— ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2023
Earlier today, Modi led a historic event at the UN Headquarters to commemorate the 9th International Day of Yoga, attended by top UN officials, envoys from across and the world and prominent individuals. He described Yoga as “truly universal” and free from copyrights and patents.
Also, yoga celebrations led by him at the UN headquarters in New York on Wednesday created a Guinness World Record for the participation of people of most nationalities.
The event was attended by top UN officials, diplomats and prominent personalities.
“The Yoga celebration led by Prime Minister Modi at the UN headquarters created the Guinness World Record for the participation of people of most nationalities,” officials said.
At the event, the Indian Prime Minister wore a customised white yoga T-shirt and trousers. He thanked people for attending the yoga event in New York.
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