New Delhi: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins his first state visit to United States (US), the American administration has pulled out all stops for his grand welcome. And, the enthusiasm & excitement is palpable not just among the Indian diaspora but also American lawmakers & many eminent US citizens. The Indian diaspora is all geared up to give a rousing reception to PM Modi on his first state visit to America while a couple of US lawmakers said that they are very much looking forward to his visit, with many advocating the importance of Indo-US ties in new global order. PM Modi is travelling to America from June 21 to June 24, on the invitation of US President Joe Biden. During the visit, PM Modi will address the joint sitting of US Congress for the second time, first was held in 2016. Besides meeting with US CEOs and many more engagements, US President & First Lady will also host PM Modi for a state dinner at the White House on June 22. Ahead of the Indian PM visit, a couple of lawmakers spoke underlined the need & importance of world’s two biggest democracies coming together to address challenges raging from climate change to changing geopolitics in Asian continent. Ami Bera, member of US House of Representative from California since 2013 said, “There are geopolitical challenges within Asia and so forth, and then India is also a rising economic power. So I think there's an opportunity to work on the US-India trade relationship. I think there's a real opportunity for the two countries to grow together." #WATCH | Washington DC, US: ...It's an important visit considering the geopolitical challenges & as India is rising as an economic power. It is an opportunity to work on US-India trade relationships. There is a real opportunity for the two countries to grow together...:… pic.twitter.com/m9KN5DpaIw — ANI (@ANI) June 16, 2023 A lot many eminent citizens spoke on shared values of two democratic counties and also opined about the need for democracies to come together in wake of dictatorial regimes resorting to expansionism. #WATCH | We welcome PM Narendra Modi to the United States of America. Ohio has a strong Indian-American community. We are looking forward to strengthening the relations between the two countries: Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown speaks on the upcoming state visit of PM Narendra Modi to… pic.twitter.com/IEUvcgfodp — ANI (@ANI) June 15, 2023 ‘Our partnership with #India illustrates the power of shared values and cooperation’. #USWelcomesModi #ModiUSVisit2023 Appreciate @RepJeremyGray’s message underscoring Prime Minister @narendramodi’s #HistoricStateVisit2023 reflecting the depth of our bilateral relationship and… pic.twitter.com/Kb1DEhodTM — India in USA (@IndianEmbassyUS) June 16, 2023 Thank you, Prof. @APanagariya , for your words of welcome for Prime Minister @narendramodi on his State Visit to the US. #IndiaUSAFriendship@IndianEmbassyUS @SandhuTaranjitS @DrSJaishankar pic.twitter.com/ztEnq6qfKv — India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) June 15, 2023 ‘#India and the #USA constitute a powerful team !!’ Appreciate @MIT Professor Pawan Sinha’s call for closer collaboration in R&D as we get ready to welcome PM @narendramodi for the #HistoricStateVisit2023 #IndiaUSAFriendship #ModiStateVisitUSA #ModiUSVisit2023 pic.twitter.com/8v3lor5XuO — India in USA (@IndianEmbassyUS) June 16, 2023 ‘This is a relationship to be celebrated as we welcome Prime Minister @narendramodi to #WashingtonDC next week’. Thank you, Congressman @BillPosey for your message on the floor of the #Congress #USWelcomesModi #HistoricStateVisit2023 #ModiStateVisitUSA #IndiaUSAPartnership pic.twitter.com/DhH9Ti6IFe — India in USA (@IndianEmbassyUS) June 15, 2023 ‘On behalf of all #Missourians, I want to welcome Prime Minister @narendramodi to our great country’. Thank you, Governor @GovParsonMO for highlighting our shared interests in promoting security, stability & economic prosperity. #USWelcomesModi #IndiaUSAPartnership… pic.twitter.com/1pFOejaRmZ — India in USA (@IndianEmbassyUS) June 15, 2023 This #HistoricStateVisit2023 is going to unleash even more potential and escape velocity in #USA #India relations’, says @USAmbKeshap as he welcomes Prime Minister @narendramodi on behalf of @USIBC member companies and their millions of dedicated employees around the world.… pic.twitter.com/eCEuw6CS9J — India in USA (@IndianEmbassyUS) June 15, 2023 VIDEO | "Next week, we will be honoured to have him (PM Modi) address a joint meeting of the Congress underscoring the significance between the United States and India," says Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith on PM's state visit to the US. pic.twitter.com/hImNfnq6Vr — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 16, 2023
