Red Carpet Welcome Awaits Modi In U.S

“They will also focus on regional issues, including current developments in Afghanistan, Syria and Iraq, where India and the United States can work together with partners towards a positive outcome,” the White House had said adding that Obama looks forward to working with Modi to fulfill the promise of the US-India strategic partnership for the benefit of both their citizens and the world.

After a dinner on September 29, the two leaders are scheduled to meet at the White House for a substantive talk on September 30.

“The fact that there will be interactions over two days is a signal of the importance we place on the US-India relationship,” said Caitlin Hayden, Spokesperson of the National Security Council.

While Modi’s Joint Address to the US Congress could not happen due to the November elections, a large number of lawmakers are believed to have requested a meeting with the Prime Minister.

Organisers of Modi’s trip are having a tough time in scheduling these meetings.

Modi has also received a request for meetings from the top American business community both in New York and Washington DC.

With economic development his key priority, Modi is expected to interact with the American business community in both New York and Washington DC.

The visit will mark Modi’s first trip to the US since his party swept to victory in general elections in May.

In 2005, the US State Department had revoked a visa that Modi had for travelling to the US in the wake of the 2002 riots in Gujarat. He never applied for an American visa after the move.

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