US President Joe Biden hosted a private dinner for Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House. On the following day, Wednesday night at 9 o'clock (according to American time), they arrived at the White House for the private dinner. President Biden and the First Lady welcomed Prime Minister Modi. Biden's favorite pasta and ice cream were also included in the menu. In addition to Modi and Biden, India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and America's NSA Jake Sullivan were also present at this dinner, focusing on bilateral security discussions.
PM Modi presented First Lady Jill Biden with an eco-friendly green diamond of 7.5 carats crafted in a lab. Additionally, President Biden was gifted a special box made of Mysore sandalwood, created by artisans from Jaipur, along with the first edition of the book "Ten Principles of Upanishads." The box contains a statue of Lord Ganesha and a lamp inside.
PM Modi presented a 24-carat gold coin and a silver memento during the meeting.
The items that Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented to President Joe Biden, which are inside the box, are very special. They include ghee from Punjab, a 24-carat gold coin with Rajasthan's hand-printed mark, jaggery from Maharashtra, apricots from Uttarakhand, sandalwood from Tamil Nadu, a piece of sandalwood from Mysore in Karnataka, a silver filigree from West Bengal, and sweets from Gujarat.
Prime Minister Modi presented a 7.5-carat eco-friendly green diamond pendant to First Lady Jill Biden. Meanwhile, President Biden was presented with a special box made of sandalwood from Mysore, crafted by artisans from Jaipur. Inside the box, there are 10 items, including a statue of Lord Ganesha and a lamp.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a meeting with American President Joe Biden at the White House in Washington, D.C. Previously, Modi had met with U.S. First Lady Jill Biden in Alexandria, Virginia, at the National Science Foundation.
During this interaction, Prime Minister Modi said, "I am very pleased to have the opportunity to connect with numerous young and creative individuals here. Despite being occupied with various engagements, Jill Biden took the initiative to organize this program, and I am grateful for that.
He mentioned, "It is our collective responsibility to ensure a bright future for our current and future generations. Education, policies, and innovation are crucial for creating a prosperous future. In India, we have made significant efforts in this direction.
In his address to the National Science Foundation, Prime Minister Modi highlighted three key points:
- We have encouraged education and skill development in the National Education Policy. We have established 10,000 Atal Tinkering Labs in schools, where children are provided with various facilities to foster innovation and creativity. These labs aim to provide students with opportunities to explore new ideas and enhance their skills.
- "Our goal is to create 'Techadev' - a technology-driven India. Today, to sustain the pace of development, India and America both need a pipeline of talented individuals. On one hand, America has renowned educational institutions and technology, while on the other hand, India has the world's largest youth factory. Therefore, I believe that the partnership between India and the United States will serve as an enabler and an inclusive engine for global growth."
- Under the Skill India Mission, we have trained and skilled 50 million people so far in various fields including artificial intelligence, blockchain, drones, and others.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had organized a state dinner for the First Lady of the United States, Jill Biden, during her visit to India. He mentioned that the upcoming dinner would take place in the South Lawn Pavilion, beautifully decorated with flowers in the colors of the Indian flag adorning each table. After the dinner, we would have the privilege to hear the talent of Joshua Bell, a Grammy Award-winning violinist, showcasing his skills from which we would receive immense pleasure.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Washington for his first state visit to the United States. He was accorded a grand welcome by a joint base Andrews andrews Air Force One airplane service.
During this period, the United States Air Force played the national anthems of both countries. Prime Minister Modi received the U.S. Chief Protocol Officer Rufus Gifford.
Here, they will be esteemed guests of the United States. They will also receive the Guard of Honor. In Washington, Indian-origin people will also be present to welcome them.
Earlier, Prime Minister Modi participated in the International Day of Yoga event organized at the United Nations Headquarters, where a world record was set with his presence.
For the first time in the world, representatives from 135 countries came together to perform yoga simultaneously. Following this, the Guinness World Records official, Michael Empric, presented the World Record certificate to India's Ambassador to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj.
Today, Prime Minister Modi's program in Washington can be summarized as follows:
- Prime Minister Modi will be welcomed at the White House at 7:30 in the evening.
- There will be a bilateral discussion between President Biden and PM Modi at 8:30 PM.
- Prime Minister Modi will address the U.S. Congress at 12:15.
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