Prime Minister's Office
A US Congressional delegation calls on Prime Minister Narendra Modi
The US Delegation appreciates the scale, fairness and transparency of elections and democratic processes in India
PM notes the significance of consistent and bipartisan support of the US Congress in advancing India-US ties
PM recalls his historic State Visit to the US last year during which he addressed the Congress for a second time
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20 JUN 2024 5:10PM by PIB Delhi
A seven-member US Congressional delegation led by Rep. Michael McCaul, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today.
The other members of the delegation included Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Gregory Meeks, Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, Rep. Amerish Babulal “Ami Bera” and Rep. Jim McGovern.
The delegation members congratulated Prime Minister on his election for the historic third consecutive term.
They expressed deep appreciation for the scale, fairness and transparency of the recently concluded world’s largest democratic electoral exercise in India.
The delegation described India- US relations as the most consequential one and expressed their strong support for further deepening Comprehensive Strategic Global Partnership in all areas, including trade, new and emerging technology, defence, people to people exchanges.
Prime Minister highlighted the significant role played by the consistent and bipartisan support of the US Congress in advancing India-US ties, which are based on shared democratic values, respect for rule of law and strong people-to-people ties. He reiterated commitment to further strengthen bilateral relations for the global good.
Prime Minister recalled his State Visit to the US in June last year during which he had an opportunity to address a Joint Session of the US Congress for a historic second time.
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