A US Congress delegation of eight members of the House of Representatives invited Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today.
The delegation included Rep. Ro Khanna, Democratic India Caucus Co-Chair, Rep. Mike Waltz, Republican India Caucus Co-Chair, Rep. Ed Case, Rep. Kat Cammack, Rep. Deborah Ross, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Rep. Rich McCormick and Rep. Shri Thanedar.
Welcoming the delegation to India, the Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for the US Congress’ consistent and bipartisan support for India-US relations.
The prime minister fondly recalled his historic state visit to the US in June, at the invitation of President Biden, during which he had the opportunity to address a joint session of the US Congress for the second time.
The prime minister and the US delegation stressed that the India-US Comprehensive Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is based on shared democratic values, respect for the rule of law and strong people-to-people ties.
I am delighted to receive a congressional delegation from the United States, including the co-chairs of the India Caucus in the House of Representatives, Rep. @RoKhanna and Rep. @michaelgwaltz.
Strong bipartisan support from the US Congress is instrumental in further elevating the India-US Comprehensive Global… pic.twitter.com/2BHbLS5OHK
Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 16, 2023
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