New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi capped his power-packed US state visit with an address to the Indian community in Washington which focussed on visas and 'new India'. "A lot of you have had issues with H1B visa renewals . We have now decided that you will not have to go outside america to renew these visas. This visa will get renewed in America itself. We will try and implement a similar procedure for L category visas in the future," he said.
His speech came hours after he addressed a group of young entrepreneurs and professionals at the John F Kennedy Center in Washington, said the partnership between India and America "is not of convenience, it is a partnership of conviction, shared commitments".
Earlier in the day, PM Modi attended the state department luncheon with Vice President Kamala Harris and US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken.
Prime Minister Modi attended the State Dinner at the South Lawn of the White House yesterday, hosted by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. The dinner was attended by big names in the tech world and billionaire industrialists such as Mukesh Ambani, Google CEO Sunder Pichai and Apple CEO Tim Cook.
Before that, PM Modi addressed the US Congress after he held bilateral talks with Joe Biden at the Oval Office.
Prime Minister Modi was visiting the US from June 21-24 at the invitation of President Biden and the First Lady.
Here are the Live Updates on PM Modi's US Visit:
Jun 24, 2023 06:39 (IST)
PM Modi concludes his 4-day US visit in Washington. He will now fly to Egypt.
Jun 24, 2023 05:54 (IST)
This show the India-US ties is not for trade, but is also getting stronger emotionally, said PM Modi.
Jun 24, 2023 05:53 (IST)
The US government has decided to return 100+ antiquities (stolen idols and all) from India, said PM Modi.
Jun 24, 2023 05:45 (IST)
India never made so much investment in infra before, said PM Modi.
Jun 24, 2023 05:43 (IST)
Today, the new India has regained its self confidence. It is that India which knows its path and direction, and has no confusion over its decisions. It is that India which can turn its potential into performance, said PM Modi
Jun 24, 2023 05:41 (IST)
India is among the countries where economy is growing so fast that the entire world's focussed on India, said PM Modi.
Jun 24, 2023 05:40 (IST)
You feel proud when the whole world dances to the tune of 'Natu Natu', said PM Modi
Jun 24, 2023 05:38 (IST)
You won't have to go outside America to renew H-1B visa, said PM Modi, adding, "A pilot project will start in this direction this year," he said.
Jun 24, 2023 05:37 (IST)
New US consulates to open in Ahmedabad and Bengaluru, said PM Modi.
Jun 24, 2023 05:36 (IST)
India will open a new consulate in Seattle this year. We will open two new consulates in two more US cities, said PM Modi.
Jun 24, 2023 05:35 (IST)
Many of you have been living in US for years, but your mind and heart belong to India, said PM Modi
Jun 24, 2023 05:34 (IST)
Together, we are not just forming policies, we are shaping, lives, dreams and destinies, said PM Modi.
Jun 24, 2023 05:33 (IST)
"Sky is not the limit," reiterates PM Modi
Jun 24, 2023 05:32 (IST)
"These announcements and deals will bring investments in India and also create jobs and boost innovation," said PM Modi.
Jun 24, 2023 05:31 (IST)
"Big firms like Micron and Apple have announced big investments in India. India is being connected to the world semiconductor chain," said PM Modi.
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