Modi's Invitations to South Asian Leaders a Strong Signal: U.S.

The diplomat acknowledged that there are certainly concerns about the events that existed in 2002 in Gujarat and that the U.S. has been very clear and on the record about it.

"But, we also recognize the Indian electorate has weighed in with resounding mandate for the Prime Minister (designate) and we want to work with him on advancing his goals for India as a regional and global player," she said.

Biswal said the U.S. President, Barack Obama, was very clear in his invitation to Modi that the U.S. looks forward to welcoming him here in the U.S. at the earliest opportunity.

"We have stated quite definitely that he will be welcomed. That he will travel on A1 visa as a head of State, which is the appropriate category for all heads of State when they travel to the U.S. We look forward to having in engaged across all areas of endeavor," she said.

Biswal refuted reports that there was delay in appointing a new Ambassador to India.

"Knowing how this relationship is, knowing what critical time this is as the new government comes in place, we have selected as charge for those interim months, while those selection and nomination process unfolds, Kathleen Stephens, who is the former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea," she said.