PM Modi Set to Visit USA and Egypt From June 20-25
On June 21, Prime Minister Modi will begin his tour to the United States by commemorating the International Day of Yoga at the United Nations Headquarters. He will subsequently pay a state visit to Egypt from June 24 to 25, when he will meet with President Sisi.
On the invitation of President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will depart for an official state visit to the United States on June 21. The visit will begin in New York, where he will preside over the International Day of Yoga ceremonies at the United Nations Headquarters.
The United Nations General Assembly recognised June 21 as International Day of Yoga in December 2014.
Following the celebration, the Prime Minister will fly to Washington, DC, where he will be greeted with a ceremonial welcome at the White House on June 22 and meet with President Biden at a state dinner hosted in his honour.
The Prime Minister will address a Joint Session of the United States Congress on June 22 at the invitation of Congressional Leaders. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Senate Speaker Charles Schumer are among those who have extended the invitation.
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