WASHINGTON D.C., April 29, 2016 (Zee News): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to address a joint session of the United States Congress on June 8 during his visit here.
“The friendship between the United States and India is a pillar of stability in an important region of the world,” US House Speaker Paul Ryan said. “This address presents a special opportunity to hear from the elected leader of the world’s most populous democracy on how our two nations can work together to promote our shared values and to increase prosperity. We look forward to welcoming Prime Minister Modi to the United States Capitol.”