PM Modi’s address to the Indian diaspora in Washington DC is likely to a relatively modest gathering owing to his tight schedule. Community leaders, however, are dejected as they wanted to throw a gala event in the prime minister’s honour.
PM Modi arrived here from New York where he led a historic event at the UN Headquarters earlier in the day to commemorate the 9th International Day of Yoga, attended by UN officials, diplomats and prominent personalities.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his second day of state visit to the United States, pitched India as the 'world's biggest youth factory' consisting of a 'pipeline of talent' and hence India-US partnership will serve as the driving engine for 'sustainable and inclusive global growth'.
Modi gave the remarks at National Science Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia earlier on June 22.
PM Modi is visiting the US from June 21-24 at the invitation of President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, who will host him at a state dinner on June 22.