PM Modi's New York visit: Meetings with intellectuals, CEOs, and key highlights
PM Modi, the third Indian invited for a state visit, strengthens friendly ties with closest allies.
New Delhi, June 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome in New York on Tuesday, where he engaged in meetings with various CEOs, intellectuals, and academics. Here are the key highlights of this significant event:
Arrival and Excitement: PM Modi tweeted upon his arrival, expressing his enthusiasm for the upcoming engagements with thought leaders and the Yoga Day program on June 21.
Enthusiastic Expats: At the airport and outside his hotel, a large gathering of Indian expats eagerly welcomed the Prime Minister, engaging in handshakes and impromptu dances while awaiting his presence.
Meeting Thought Leaders: PM Modi held discussions with 24 esteemed individuals, including Nobel laureates, economists, artists, scientists, scholars, entrepreneurs, academicians, and experts from the health sector.
Elon Musk's Investment Plans: Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla, met PM Modi and expressed his intention to invest in India, stating that he plans to visit the country next year.
Diverse Engagements: Among the other notable personalities PM Modi interacted with were astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, Grammy award-winning Indian-American singer Falu (Falguni Shah), World Bank's Senior Vice President Paul Romer, billionaire investor Ray Dalio, Nobel Laureate Dr. Peter Agre, and Grammy-nominated artist Chandrika Tandon.
State Visit Significance: PM Modi's visit as the third Indian invited for a state visit holds great importance, as it signifies the highest form of expression of friendly ties and is typically reserved for the closest allies. A family dinner with the Bidens at the White House is part of this visit.
Engagements: The Prime Minister's schedule includes addressing a joint session of the US Congress, attending a dinner at the White House, meeting with business leaders, and interacting with Indian expats.
World Yoga Day: PM Modi will lead a yoga event at the UN building on June 21, in observance of World Yoga Day. Additionally, he is expected to visit the National Science Foundation with First Lady Dr. Jill Biden.
Focus on Defense and Trade: The visit holds significant implications for defense and trade collaborations. There are hopes for a multimillion-dollar deal between General Electric and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to produce the cutting-edge GE-F414 jet engine in India. This engine powers the US Navy's F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet.
Strengthening Bilateral Relations: PM Modi's visit highlights the deepening ties between India and the US across multiple sectors. It is especially crucial amidst global challenges such as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. PM Modi is the third world leader, following France's Emmanuel Macron and South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol, to be invited by President Biden for a state visit and dinner.
The visit holds immense significance in enhancing defense cooperation and boosting trade ties between the two nations.
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