PM Modi attends state dinner hosted by President Joe Biden, Jill Biden at White House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the state dinner hosted by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on Thursday.

Updated on: Jun 23, 2023 3:02 PM IST

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United States President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on Thursday hosted a state dinner for Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House with over 380 guests attending the lavish event.  (PTI)

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US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden greet India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on arrival for a State Dinner at the North Portico of the White House in Washington DC. (AFP)

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PM Modi said that the state dinner evening has become quite special by the presence of the people of the two countries, as he called them "most precious assets."  (PTI)

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Further PM Modi requested President Biden to join him for a toast as the two leaders addressed the State dinner event at the White House.  (PTI)

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PM Modi said, "There is one more thing left to do tonight- please join me in raising a toast. A toast to our wonderful hosts, President Biden and Jill Biden."  (PTI)

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PM Modi raised a toast to good health, prosperity and the pursuit of happiness, liberty, and equality and to the ever-lasting bonds of friendship between India and the United States.  (PTI)

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During his speech at the state dinner held, PM Modi also said, "Indian Americans have come a long way in the US and have always found a respectful place in America's Melting Pot. Indian Americans have played a significant role in further strengthening the inclusive society and economy of the US."  (AFP)

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PM Modi is visiting the US from June 21-24 at the invitation of US President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. (PTI)

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Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani and Reliance Foundation Chairperson Nita Ambani with Alphabet CEO Sunder Pichai with his wife Anjali Pichai during the state dinner hosted by the US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden in honour of PM Modi at the White House. (PTI)