![]() ![]() Other Indian prime ministers who have this rare honour were Manmohan Singh (July 19, 2005), Atal Bihari Vajpayee (September 14, 2000), P V Narasimha Rao (May 18, 1994) and Rajiv Gandhi (July 13, 1985). PM Modi was the fifth Indian Prime Minister to address a joint session of the US Congress seven years ago. Modi 5 Indian PM to address joint session of US Congress We look forward to continuing to work together to build a brighter future for our countries and for the world,” it added.įormer British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and South African President Nelson Mandela are some of the world leaders to be accorded this highest honours Washington affords to foreign dignitaries. “Once again, we would be honoured to have you join us for a Joint Meeting of Congress to celebrate the enduring friendship between the US and India. The constraints of the past are behind us and foundations of the future are firmly in place.' We look forward to paving the way for greater collaboration between our countries in the years to come,” it said. "As you said in that address: 'Our relationship is primed for a momentous future. “Your historic address to a Joint Meeting of the Congress seven years ago left a lasting impact and greatly deepened the friendship between the US and India," according to the statement. The address would celebrate the enduring friendship between the United States and India, the letter added. ‘PM Modi’s address would celebrate enduring friendship between US-India’ During your address, you will have the opportunity to share your vision for India's future and speak to the global challenges our countries both face,” the congressional leaders said in their statement. ![]() "Based on our shared values and commitment to global peace and prosperity, the partnership between our two countries continues to grow. ![]() PM Modi had earlier addressed the US Congress during his visit to the US in June 2016. This will be the second time that Modi will be addressing a joint meeting of the US Congress. "On behalf of the bipartisan leadership of the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate, it is our honour to invite you (Prime Minister Modi) to address a joint meeting of Congress on Thursday, June 22," House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said in a letter to PM Modi. US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will also host Prime Narendra Modi for an Official State Visit to the United States next month, which will include a state dinner. ![]()
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