Washington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday concluded his first official visit to the US, saying a new, glorious journey of India-US relations has begun and the world is witnessing the two great democracies strengthening their ties. Addressing members of the Indian community at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, Modi said the full potential of the India-US partnership is yet to be realized and that the relationship between the two countries is poised to make the world better again in the 21st century. focused on making. Referring to agreements on technology transfer, promoting manufacturing and strengthening industrial supply chains, the Prime Minister said that the two countries have seen convergence on global issues and their growing engagement with Make in India and Make for the World. Will promote related efforts.
PM Modi said that India is the ‘mother’ of democracy, while America is the ‘champion’ of modern democracy and the world is witnessing the strengthening of bilateral relations between these two great democracies. He said that the Indian-American community will play a big role in realizing the true potential of the relationship between the two countries and this is the right time to invest more and more in India. The Prime Minister said that together we (India and America) are not only formulating policies and agreements, but we are also shaping lives, dreams and destinies.
He said that both the countries are taking concrete steps for a better future. This was Modi’s last engagement in the US before leaving for Cairo at the invitation of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Lauding the contribution and conduct of the Indian diaspora in the US, the Prime Minister credited them for strengthening bilateral ties. He described the relationship between the two countries as not only commercial and business, but also emotional. Modi announced that people of Indian origin will not have to leave the US for renewal of H-1B visas. The NRIs inside and outside the auditorium greeted the announcement with thunderous applause.
The Prime Minister claimed that professionals in the Information Technology (IT) sector would be benefited from this and a pilot project (in this regard) would be launched this month. He indicated that based on experience, this facility may also be made available in case of L-category visas (Visas relating to transfer to different branches of a company). Modi said ease of services for the Indian diaspora is a priority for India and the country will now open two new consulates, one in Seattle and two in other US cities. He told that America is also opening new consulates in Ahmedabad and Bengaluru.
The Prime Minister said that a new and glorious journey of mutual relations between India and America has started in the last three days. It is known that during his three-day stay in Washington, Modi had in-depth talks with US President Joe Biden on various issues every day. He addressed the joint session of the US Congress (Parliament) as well as met young entrepreneurs and top CEOs (Chief Executive Officer). Concluding a very special visit to the US, Modi tweeted at the end of the US tour, during which I had the opportunity to participate in various programs and interactive sessions aimed at furthering the Indo-US friendship. Our countries will continue to work together to make the earth a better place for generations to come.
He said that you feel proud to see how the power of India is giving a new direction to the development of the world. India today is one of those countries whose economy is growing at such a fast pace. The world is watching your India. Amid slogans of ‘Modi-Modi’, the Prime Minister said that the biggest reason behind India’s progress is its self-confidence. He said that hundreds of years of slavery had taken away the self-confidence of the country, but today the new India has regained its self-confidence. Modi said that New India knows its path and direction and has no illusions about its decisions and resolutions. He said that the country is now converting its potential into performance.
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