Washington, DC – Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Ami Bera M.D., Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific, today issued the following statement welcoming Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his joint address to Congress: 

“We warmly welcome Prime Minister Modi’s visit and joint address to Congress, and the deepening of ties between the United States and India, including in defense and space cooperation, technology sharing, and people-to-people ties. This visit will serve to strengthen our shared commitment to a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific and support for a rules-based international order, which is most effective when we demonstrate respect for a rules-based order at home. Whether it’s how we treat those who disagree with us, the most vulnerable amongst us, or our minority populations, we know much of the world looks to India and the United States for inspiration. It is the power of our examples that sends the strongest message.  

“Because of the impact the U.S.-India relationship will have on creating prosperity and security for billions of people, we look forward to this visit advancing our cooperation and further strengthening U.S.-India ties.” 

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