Biden to Host State Dinner for India’s Modi on June 22
- Event marks Biden’s third formal state dinner of presidency
- US seeks to deepen relationships to counter Chinese influence
Joe Biden meets with Narendra Modi at the White House in 2021.
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US President Joe Biden will host India’s Narendra Modi for a state dinner on June 22, the White House confirmed Wednesday, marking his third such formal event after dinners for the leaders of France and South Korea.
“The upcoming visit will affirm the deep and close partnership between the United States and India and the warm bonds of family and friendship that link Americans and Indians together,” Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in the statement.