U.S. Lawmakers Hail Modi's Trip To Silicon Valley

WASHINGTON: Welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi's second visit to the U.S., several U.S. lawmakers have hoped it would deepen Indian investment in the U.S. and drive more development in India with use of U.S. technological knowledge.

"Under your leadership, our bilateral relationship has been revitalised and India has undergone a domestic transformation while engaging with the world and continuing to serve as a democratic model," the lawmakers said in a welcome letter.

The letter was signed among others by Ami Bera, the only Indian American in Congress, who is Co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian-Americans, and Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu American member of the House.

Ed Royce, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Senator John Cornyn, Republican co-chair of Senate India Caucus have also issued separate video messages welcoming Modi.

Modi's visit to the U.S., the letter said, "provides an opportunity to reflect on the effects your leadership has had on the U.S.-India relationship over the last year".

Applauding his and President Barack Obama's "commitment to the strategic partnership", the lawmakers said it has "already led to several accomplishments".

"Close collaboration between our governments has led to progress in several areas including counterterrorism, non-proliferation, cyber-security, science and technology, knowledge economy, energy, space, and health to name just a few," they said.

The lawmakers said they were excited to see how it progresses in the near future for both countries.

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