It is one of the highest honours Washington affords to foreign dignitaries. Read more at straitstimes.com.
WASHINGTON - The leaders of the US Congress said on Friday they had invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address a joint meeting of the House of Representatives and Senate on June 22, one of the highest honours Washington affords to foreign dignitaries.
“During your address, you will have the opportunity to share your vision for India’s future and speak to the global challenges our countries both face,” House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said in a letter to Mr Modi.
Addresses to joint meetings of Congress, are generally reserved for the closest US allies or major world figures.
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