WASHINGTON, May 10 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden will host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an official state visit on June 22, the White House announced on Wednesday.
“This visit will reinforce our two countries’ common commitment to a free, open, prosperous and secure Indo-Pacific region, as well as our common desire to strengthen our strategic technological partnership, particularly in the areas of defence, clean energy and space,” press officer Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement.
Narendra Modi will also travel to France for the July 14 celebrations, at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron, the Elysée announced on Friday. The Indian Prime Minister will attend the parade as guest of honor to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the strategic partnership between France and India.
(Report Susan Heavey and Doina Chiacu; French version Gaëlle Sheehan, edited by Blandine Hénault)
2023-05-10 14:33:40
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