PM Modi Says US Visit Occasion To "Strengthen Strategic Partnership"
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also participate in the first in person summit of Quad Leaders and address the United Nations General Assembly.
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On his three-day visit, the Prime Minister will participate in the first in person summit of Quad Leaders, address the United Nations General Assembly and also have his first bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden since his election.
PM Modi said his UN General Assembly address would focus on "pressing global challenges" including the Covid-19 pandemic, the need to combat terrorism and climate change.
"During my visit, I will review the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership with President Biden and exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest," PM Modi said in his statement.
