PM Modi’s visit to U.S. comes at a historic moment, says envoy Eric Garcetti
The Hindu
The upcoming visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the U.S. is a “historic” one coming at a historic moment, U.S. Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said
As the dates for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States draw closer, officials from New Delhi and Washington are busy making the final arrangements for the strategic and defence agreements the two sides hope to sign or announce during the State visit. U.S. Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti says the visit will be a historic one as U.S. and India seek to deepen their ties and work for peace, prosperity, the people and the planet. The envoy also lays emphasis on the democratic values that the two countries share. Excerpts from an interview:
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