Modi Meets US Congressional Delegation

NEW DELHI, (IANS) – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 16 met an eight-member Congressional delegation from the US.

He said after the meeting that strong bipartisan support from the US Congress is instrumental in elevating ties between both nations.

“Glad to receive a Congressional delegation from US, including co-chairs of India Caucus in the House of Representatives, Rep. @RoKhanna and Rep. @michaelgwaltz. Strong bipartisan support from the US Congress is instrumental in further elevating India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership,” he tweeted after the meeting.

The US Congressional delegation arrived in India last week for a visit to Mumbai and New Delhi.

The delegation also attended the Independence Day function at Red Fort on August 15, where the prime minister delivered his speech.