'Had a great conversation': PM Modi thanks Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden for hosting him

By Team NewsableFirst Published Jun 22, 2023, 9:57 AM IST
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PM Modi's US visit: Taking to Twitter, PM Modi thanked US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden for hosting him at the White House today. "We had a great conversation on several subjects," he added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday thanked US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden for hosting him at the White House.  They had "great conversation" on a variety of topics, according to PM Modi. Taking to his official Twitter handle, PM Modi stated, "I thank @POTUS @JoeBiden and @FLOTUS @DrBiden for hosting me at the White House today. We had a great conversation on several subjects."

I thank and for hosting me at the White House today. We had a great conversation on several subjects. pic.twitter.com/AUahgV6ebM

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)

A day before the famous state dinner, US President Biden hosted PM Modi for a private meal at the White House on Wednesday. The dinner included the President's favourite delicacies of spaghetti and ice cream. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, his American counterpart Jake Sullivan, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra, and Deputy Chief of Protocol Aseem Vohra also attended.

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During the dinner, the trio enjoyed a musical tribute to the regions of India, performed by youth dancers from Studio Dhoom, a DMV-based Indian dance studio that helps connect a new generation to the vibrant culture of Indian dance, according to the White House. 

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At the White House, the leaders also exchanged presents. US President Biden received a beautiful sandalwood box from PM Modi that was created by an expert artisan from Jaipur, Rajasthan. He also sent US First Lady Jill Biden "papier mache" and a 7.5-carat lab-grown green diamond. 

PM Modi began his day by attending the "Skilling for Future" event after arriving in Washington, DC. PM Modi will attend the state dinner that US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are holding on Thursday when he is in the country. On the same day, he will also speak before a joint session of the US Congress.

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